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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 74671
Category: DVD
Actors: Richard Burton, Lino Ventura, Lee Remick, Harry Andrews, Alan Badel
Director: Jack Gold
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
EAN: 5037115004734
ASIN: B00004I9PF
Theatrical Release Date: 1978
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Oh, MY! What A Wonderful Surprise!! February 6, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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!
The Devil's Pawn December 30, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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. *****
Ameen4L January 12, 2004
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is an excellent movie. Richard Burton is superb. Why is this movie not in DVD?
Burton is a brooding ,sensual anti-hero for the masses. September 27, 1999
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
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.
This movie is absolutely fantasic August 29, 1999
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
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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