The Touch
1971, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
A Swedish housewife begins an adulterous affair with an American archaeologist, unaware of his emotional scars as a Holocaust survivor; consequently, their relationship will be painfully difficult.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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The Touch is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Elliott GouldDavid Kovac
- Bibi AnderssonKarin Vergerus
- Max von SydowAndreas Vergerus
- Sheila ReidSara Kovac
- Margaretha ByströmSecretary to Andreas Vergerus
- Elsa Ebbesen-ThornbladHospital Matron
- Barbro Hiort af OrnäsKarin's Mother
- Åke LindströmDr. Holm
- Aino TaubeCast
- Mimmo WåhlanderNurse
- Dennis GotobedCast
- Karin GryCast
Details
- Released
- 14 July 1971
- Original title
- Beröringen
- Country
- Sweden, United States of America
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
- Budget
- $6.9M
- Box office
- $6.5M
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The Touch: quick answers
Is The Touch worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Touch?
The Touch runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Touch have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Touch. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Touch parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Touch yet.
Which OTT platform is The Touch on?
The Touch is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
What movies are like The Touch?
If you liked The Touch, try A Year of the Quiet Sun, Bad Timing, Scenes from a Marriage.
Who directed The Touch?
The Touch (1971) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow.