The Medusa Touch

PG

1978

1 hr. 50 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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A French detective (Lino Ventura) asks a psychiatrist (Lee Remick) about an Englishman (Richard Burton) with the power to cause disaster.

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Ben T

Films such as these were hugely popular in the 70's and this is a great example. Richard Burton plays a novelist who has the power to cause disasters with the power of his mind. Lee Remick plays his doctor who disbelieves him at first until he proves it by bringing down an aeroplane. Burtons's career was on a downward spiral by this time but he still manages a good performance.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Mr P

Great fun. Burton is immense

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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Audience Member

Overall, if you are in the mood looking for a classic-style detective story with a bonus cup of horror, add this film to your watchlist. With a pleasing atmosphere and a pace that keeps viewers guessing as well as invested, The Medusa Touch tells a remarkable story with fun performances, a creative filming style, and impressive visuals. Sure, the reveals surrounding the finale are predictable, but the final moments are certainly not expected. In the end, I found myself entertained by this cinematic classic from the late 70s.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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I would have rated this movie higher. What I did not like about it was two unresolved plot lines that should have been resolved or at least some kind of explanation be given the audience. -Who or what was "L" that was that Burton wrote in his diary? -Who was the stranger that his publisher observed him meet and converse with on a park bench for over 3 hours?

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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marco b

Richard Burton stars as John Morlar, an author with telekinesis, who uses his power to cause those in power to suffer. The film is brilliant in some ways as it speaks to how ordinary people may use extraordinary abilities.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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I have a lot of nostalgic feelings towards this film but still think it holds up really well. Some of the effects are a bit hokey but Richard burton holds the screen and his charisma elevates this to a great movie. Would give it 4.5 stars if I could, it's not 5 star, so it has to be 4 stars

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Jack Gold

Director

Richard Burton

John Morlar

Lino Ventura

Brunel

Lee Remick

Doctor Zonfeld

Harry Andrews

Assistant Commissioner

Alan Badel

Barrister

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Eddie Harrison

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...fondly remembered for it's cheesy, wayward quality, there's a surprisingly outré film buried within...

Rated: 4/5

Feb 27, 2021

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Bernard Drew

Gannett News Service

Yes, it's telekinectics time again, children.

Jul 8, 2019

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 3/5

Oct 11, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 19, 2005

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Synopsis

A French detective (Lino Ventura) asks a psychiatrist (Lee Remick) about an Englishman (Richard Burton) with the power to cause disaster.

Director: Jack Gold
Rating: PG
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017

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