A Touch of Class (1973): Cast & Plot
A Touch of Class is a 1973 romantic comedy directed by Melvin Frank, starring Jill Goldston as Girl walking with son (uncredited), Glenda Jackson and George Segal. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Melvin Frank
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Brut Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Touch of Class About?
The premise of A Touch of Class without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Steve, a happily married American living in London, meets Vicki, an English divorcée, and they escape to Marbella for a week of passionate affairs. Returning to London, they try to create a ménage while Steve struggles with his devotion to his wife and children. As the arrangement deepens, Steve and Vicki realize they have fallen in love.
A Touch of Class Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- female stockinged feet
- female stockinged legs
- taupe pantyhose
- pantyhose
- neo screwball comedy
- producer director
- reference to the harlem globetrotters
- reference to sigmund freud
- watching a movie on tv
- symphony
- segal and jackson
- caddie
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- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to leo the astrological sign
- leo the astrological sign
- affair
- resort
- bikini
- chinatown
- oregano
- back pain
- double life
- telegram
- reference to harold pinter
- taxi ride
- back dislocation
- rental car
- movie producer
- malaga spain
- automobile malfunction
- dog
- bullfighting
- friendship
- wager
- london england
- golf
- softball
- doctor
- concert
- fight
- fashion designer
- marriage
- soho london
- hotel
- infidelity
- insurance agent
- gibraltar
- independent film
A Touch of Class Cast & Characters
Jill Goldston leads the cast as Girl walking with son (uncredited), with Glenda Jackson as Vicki Allessio and George Segal as Steve Blackburn. Directed by Melvin Frank; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Melvin Frank
- Jill Goldston as Girl walking with son (uncredited)
- Glenda Jackson as Vicki Allessio
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George Segal as Steve Blackburn - Hildegard Neil as Gloria Blackburn
Also Starring in A Touch of Class
· 14 more- Paul Sorvino Walter Menkes
- K Callan Patty Menkes
- Cec Linder Wendell Thompson
- David de Keyser Doctor Alvarez
- Nadim Sawalha Night Hotel Manager
- Michael Elwyn Cecil
- Ian Thompson Derek
- Gaye Brown Dora French
- Felipe Solano Airline Clerk Malaga
- Carl Oatley Bell Boy
- Mary Barclay Martha Thompson
- Eve Karpf Miss Ramos
- Rebecca De Los Reyes Rent-A-Car Clerk
- Antonio Merchan Enrique
More from Melvin Frank
More films directed by Melvin Frank: Walk Like a Man, Lost and Found, The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox and The Prisoner of Second Avenue.
A Touch of Class Plot Summary
What happens in A Touch of Class from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vicki Allessio, Glenda Jackson, a divorced British mother of two, meets Steve Blackburn, George Segal, an American married man, in a taxi in London. Steve is drawn to Vicki and invites her to tea, then lunch, and finally suggests they explore sex together. Vicki agrees but makes it clear she wants something light, uncomplicated, and in a sunny setting. Steve arranges a getaway to Málaga, Spain, hoping for a discreet escape from their respective realities.
Full summary
The whole story of A Touch of Class, scene by scene
A Touch of Class Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Touch of Class.
How Well Do You Know A Touch of Class?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What city do Vicky and Steve first meet in?
Cars in A Touch of Class
27 cars on screen, including the 1970 Mini Clubman Estate and the 1965 Seat 600 D.
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1970 Mini Clubman Estate Important role -
1965 Seat 600 D Important role -
1972 Vauxhall Victor Estate Important role -
1972 Austin FX4 Minor role
A Touch of Class Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “偷情俏冤家” and “接触社会”.
- Also known as
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- 偷情俏冤家
- 接触社会
- Un toque de distinción
- Un tocco di classe
- Mann, bist du Klasse!
- Na úrovni
- Une maîtresse dans les bras, une femme sur le dos
- Egy kis előkelőség
- С шиком
- 주말의 사랑
- 金屋梦痕
- Um Toque de Classe
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Movies Like A Touch of Class
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including That Touch of Mink, The Feminine Touch and Class.
A Touch of Class FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Touch of Class, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Touch of Class?
A Touch of Class runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was A Touch of Class released?
A Touch of Class was released on May 25, 1973.
Who directed A Touch of Class?
A Touch of Class was directed by Melvin Frank.
More films by Melvin Frank Who is in the cast of A Touch of Class?
A Touch of Class stars Jill Goldston as Girl walking with son (uncredited), Glenda Jackson as Vicki Allessio and George Segal as Steve Blackburn, among 18 credited actors.
Does A Touch of Class have a post-credit scene?
No. A Touch of Class has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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