The Medusa Touch
by Jack Gold
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Actor: Alan Badel, Harry Andrews, Lee Remick, Lino Ventura, Richard BurtonDirector: Jack Gold
Cinematographer: Arthur Ibbetson
Producer: Jack Gold
Producer: Anne V. Coates
Producer: Arnon Milchan
Producer: Denis Holt
Writer: John Briley
Writer: Peter Van Greenaway
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, NTSC
Running Time: 105 minutes
Release Date: 1998-01-01
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Publisher: Avid Home Ent
Studio: Avid Home Ent
VHS Movie Reviews of The Medusa Touch
Movie Review: Oh, MY! What A Wonderful Surprise!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received a copy of this only yesterday from a friend in the UK...I was prepared to be mildly entertained (and amused at the late '70's fashions) for 90 minutes, but I was HOOKED from the start. There are a few scenes that could have benefitted greatly by the use of today's computer generated special effects (if you've seen the film, you know the scenes I'm talking about..) but this isn't about SFX...it's a mind-game (literally), and the supporting players..Derek Jacobi, Michael Hordern, Alan Badel, Jeremy Brett, Gordon Jackson, Marie-Christine Barrault, Harry Andrews...the list goes on and on. Is it a film classic? No, but it's one HECK of a ride worthy of many repeat viewings!Movie Review: The Devil's Pawn
Summary: 5 Stars
The Medusa Touch is the fantastic story of a middle age English man tormented by the terrifying revelation, he is responsible for the the world's disasters. Richard Burton gives an unforgetable performance as writer John Morlar, who is brutally murdered and left for dead. Trouble is, his mind refuses to die. Convinced, from a young age, Morlar believes he has had the power to cause personal as well as world catastrophes. To prove his point, he snares a fully-loaded flying 747 jumbo jet and causes it to crash into a high rise apartment building, killing hundreds. The case is investigated by French Inspector Brunel(Supurbly played by Lino Ventura) who is convinced, Morlar's personal psychiatrist, Doctor Zonfeld (Lee Remick in one of her finest roles), is harboring a horrifying secret which eventually engulfs them both. The film is a masterpiece, combining the attributes of in your seat suspense and visual scenes which are further enhanced by a haunting musical score. With veteran actors like Harry Andrews, Alan Badel, Michael Hordern, and Derek Jacobi, the movie becomes a classic drama of unparalleled achievement. *****Movie Review: Ameen4L
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent movie. Richard Burton is superb. Why is this movie not in DVD?Movie Review: Burton is a brooding ,sensual anti-hero for the masses.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the film that got me interested in Burton. I first saw it on British television many years ago,and Burtons portrayal of an intelligent, but massively tortured man is reminiscent of his own life.He had a "gift" which would ultimately tear him apart.This film is not currently available on video in the UK.That is a disgrace.Movie Review: This movie is absolutely fantasic
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen this film three times on British television and I can recommend it to all. Richard Burton is at his absolute peak in the dark and menacing lead. The film itself is beautifully crafted, and works on numerous levels. It is not unknown for me to ask relative strangers what their favourite movie is and be told "The Medusa Touch" which is quite astounding since it is a little known title. If you get the opportunity to watch this film, I implore you to grab it with both hands.
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