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The Master Touch (1972): Cast

The Master Touch (1972) movie poster

The Master Touch is a 1972 action thriller directed by Michele Lupo, starring Kirk Douglas as Steve Wallace, Giuliano Gemma and Wolfgang Preiss. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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The Master Touch (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Michele Lupo
Genres
Action , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Master Touch About?

The premise of The Master Touch without spoilers.

Recently released from prison, a charismatic master thief designs an audacious final heist worth more than a million dollars. His plan involves splitting a car in two, using music to coax a high‑security safe open, and unleashing chaos throughout the city as his bold scheme unfolds.

The Master Touch Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • poliziottesco
  • german poliziottesco
  • caper crime
  • prison
  • heist
  • hamburg germany
  • f rated
  • heist movie
  • trapeze artist
  • safecracker
  • robbery
  • release from prison
+13 more
  • one last job
  • master thief
  • master criminal
  • insurance company
  • husband wife relationship
  • gymnast
  • ex convict
  • double cross
  • circus performer
  • career criminal
  • caper
  • racism
  • vietnam
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Cast & crew

The Master Touch Cast & Characters

Kirk Douglas leads the cast as Steve Wallace, with Giuliano Gemma as Marco and Wolfgang Preiss as Miller. Directed by Michele Lupo; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michele Lupo

More films directed by Michele Lupo: Bomber, Buddy Goes West, Why Did You Pick On Me? and The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid.

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The Master Touch Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Toque de Mestre” and “A Man to Respect”.

Also known as
  • Toque de Mestre
  • A Man to Respect
  • Un homme à respecter
  • Ein achtbarer Mann
  • Un hombre para respetar
  • Um Homem a Respeitar
  • Kettős bűntény Hamburgban

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The Master Touch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Master Touch?

The Master Touch runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Master Touch released?

The Master Touch was released on December 8, 1972.

Who directed The Master Touch?

The Master Touch was directed by Michele Lupo.

More films by Michele Lupo

Who is in the cast of The Master Touch?

The Master Touch stars Kirk Douglas as Steve Wallace, Giuliano Gemma as Marco and Wolfgang Preiss as Miller, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Master Touch have a post-credit scene?

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

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