The Touch (1971)
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.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: July 14, 1971
Cast
- Elliott Gould - David Kovac
- Bibi Andersson - Karin Vergerus
- Max von Sydow - Andreas Vergerus
- Sheila Reid - Sara Kovac
- Margaretha Byström - Secretary to Andreas Vergerus
- Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad - Hospital Matron
- Barbro Hiort af Ornäs - Karin's Mother
- Åke Lindström - Dr. Holm
- Aino Taube
- Mimmo Wåhlander - Nurse
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Siv Lundgren
Production: ABC Pictures, Cinematograph AB
Country: Sweden, United States of America
Language: svenska, English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: sv
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
love, love affair
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Touch about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Touch?
- The Touch was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
- Who stars in The Touch?
- The Touch stars Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow, Sheila Reid, Margaretha Byström, Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad.
- How long is The Touch?
- The Touch has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Touch?
- The Touch is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Touch?
- The Touch had a budget of $7M.
- How much did The Touch gross?
- The Touch grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was The Touch produced?
- The Touch was produced in Sweden, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Touch?
- The themes of The Touch include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.