

The Touch
1971-07-14 · 115 min · ★ 5.9
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ingmar Bergman
- Production companies
- ABC Pictures, Cinematograph AB
- Countries
- Sweden, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,900,000
- Revenue
- USD 6,530,000
Top Cast
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 Taube
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