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Crime drama

The Hot Touch (1981): Cast

The Hot Touch (1981) movie poster

The Hot Touch is a 1981 crime drama directed by Roger Vadim, starring Melvyn Douglas as Max Reich, Patrick Macnee and Marie-France Pisier. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Hot Touch (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Roger Vadim
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hot Touch About?

The premise of The Hot Touch without spoilers.

A master forger teams up with an art expert who can certify the counterfeit pieces, allowing them to profit handsomely. When a shrewd art dealer discovers their racket, he offers them a deal: keep his knowledge secret in exchange for forging several artworks that vanished during World II.

The Hot Touch Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • caper crime
  • female nudity
  • art
  • art dealer
  • forgery
  • scheme
  • partner in crime
  • authenticity
  • forger
  • consultant
  • art forgery
  • love interest
+7 more
  • blackmail
  • caper
  • world war two
  • painting
  • fake
  • counterfeit
  • sex
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Cast & crew

The Hot Touch Cast & Characters

Melvyn Douglas leads the cast as Max Reich, with Patrick Macnee as Vincent Reyblack and Marie-France Pisier as Dra. Simpson. Directed by Roger Vadim; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Hot Touch

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From the director

More from Roger Vadim

More films directed by Roger Vadim, best-rated first: Barbarella, Beauty and the Beast, Surprise Party and Night Games.

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Cars

Cars in The Hot Touch

25 cars on screen, including the 1975 BMW 530i E12 and the 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.

All 25 cars
  • 1975 BMW 530i E12 in The Hot Touch 1975 BMW 530i E12 Minor role
  • 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The Hot Touch 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
  • 1974 Checker Taxicab in The Hot Touch 1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Impala in The Hot Touch 1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

The Hot Touch Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Manhattan Gang” and “Manhattan Gang - Die Superfälscher”.

Also known as
  • Manhattan Gang
  • Manhattan Gang - Die Superfälscher
  • Coup de maître
  • Adorables faussaires
  • 핫 터치
  • 名利场

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FAQ

The Hot Touch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hot Touch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hot Touch?

The Hot Touch runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Hot Touch released?

The Hot Touch was released on September 1, 1981.

Who directed The Hot Touch?

The Hot Touch was directed by Roger Vadim.

More films by Roger Vadim

Who is in the cast of The Hot Touch?

The Hot Touch stars Melvyn Douglas as Max Reich, Patrick Macnee as Vincent Reyblack and Marie-France Pisier as Dra. Simpson, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Hot Touch have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hot Touch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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