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Fantasy comedy

The Midas Touch (1997): Cast

The Midas Touch (1997) movie poster

The Midas Touch is a 1997 fantasy comedy directed by Peter Manoogian, starring Theodor Danetti as Old Man, Rudy Rosenfeld and Danna Hansen. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Midas Touch (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Peter Manoogian
Genres
Fantasy , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Midas Touch About?

The premise of The Midas Touch without spoilers.

A 12‑year‑old boy dreams of enough money to save his grandmother’s failing heart. While exploring a creepy, abandoned house, the enigmatic owner grants him a single wish – the legendary Midas touch. He quickly discovers that turning everything he handles into gold is a curse, not a blessing, as his newfound power brings unexpected complications.

The Midas Touch Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • midas touch
  • gold
  • romania
  • grandmother grandson relationship
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Midas Touch Cast & Characters

Theodor Danetti leads the cast as Old Man, with Rudy Rosenfeld as Security Boss and Danna Hansen as Granny. Directed by Peter Manoogian; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Manoogian

More films directed by Peter Manoogian, best-rated first: The Painting, The Dungeonmaster, Seedpeople and Demonic Toys.

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Videos

The Midas Touch Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Midas Touch.

THE MIDAS TOUCH (1997) | Official Trailer
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The Midas Touch Also Known As

Also known as “El sueño del rey Midas”.

Also known as
  • El sueño del rey Midas

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FAQ

The Midas Touch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Midas Touch?

The Midas Touch runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Midas Touch released?

The Midas Touch was released on December 30, 1997.

Who directed The Midas Touch?

The Midas Touch was directed by Peter Manoogian.

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Who is in the cast of The Midas Touch?

The Midas Touch stars Theodor Danetti as Old Man, Rudy Rosenfeld as Security Boss and Danna Hansen as Granny, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Midas Touch have a post-credit scene?

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

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