A Touch of the Sun
1979, English. Directed by Peter Curran.
A bumbling US marine Captain is assigned to retrieve a space capsule from a despotic African ruler.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 September 1979
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Curran, George Fowler
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How long is A Touch of the Sun?
A Touch of the Sun runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is A Touch of the Sun on?
A Touch of the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Touch of the Sun?
If you liked A Touch of the Sun, try Louis C.K.: Ridiculous, Mr. Bones, Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger.
Who directed A Touch of the Sun?
A Touch of the Sun (1979) was directed by Peter Curran and stars Oliver Reed, Sylvaine Charlet, Peter Cushing.