The Medusa Touch
1978, English. Directed by Jack Gold.
Richard Burton is the man with the medusa touch... he has the power to create catastrophe.
A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 208 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Medusa Touch
The Medusa Touch is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jack GoldDirector
- Richard BurtonJohn Morlar
- Lino VenturaBrunel
- Lee RemickDoctor Zonfeld
- Harry AndrewsAssistant Commissioner
- Alan BadelBarrister
- Marie-Christine BarraultPatricia
- Jeremy BrettEdward Parrish
- Michael HordernAtropos - Fortune Teller
- Gordon JacksonDoctor Johnson
- Michael ByrneDuff
- Derek JacobiTownley - Publisher
- Malcolm TierneyDeacon
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1978
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Briley
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What The Medusa Touch is based on
The Medusa Touch is based on The Medusa Touch (1973) by Peter Van Greenaway, published by Gollancz.
1973
The Medusa Touch
By Peter Van Greenaway
Published by Gollancz
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Medusa Touch: quick answers
Is The Medusa Touch worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 208 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Medusa Touch?
The Medusa Touch runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Medusa Touch have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Medusa Touch. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Medusa Touch parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Medusa Touch yet.
Which OTT platform is The Medusa Touch on?
The Medusa Touch is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Medusa Touch?
If you liked The Medusa Touch, try Circle, Night Watch, Source Code.
Who directed The Medusa Touch?
The Medusa Touch (1978) was directed by Jack Gold and stars Richard Burton, Lino Ventura, Lee Remick.
What is The Medusa Touch based on?
The Medusa Touch is based on The Medusa Touch (1973) by Peter Van Greenaway, published by Gollancz.