Velvet Hands (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Velvet Hands is a comedy and romance film directed by Pipolo, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Engineer Quiller has become rich by selling his completely indestructible shop-window glass to jeweleries around the world. But this got him lots of enemies too: the insurance agencies, who've lost hundreds of customers, and the burglarers. When he temporarily looses his memory and voice in an accident, of all people, a family of thieves finds and cares for him - believing he's a pocket-picker. Things get complicated when he falls in love with his host Tilli.
Who’s in it. Velvet Hands stars Adriano Celentano as Ingegner Quiller, Eleonora Giorgi as Tilli, Pippo Santonastaso as Ispettore and Olga Karlatos as Petula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Velvet Hands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Velvet Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Velvet Hands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Velvet Hands (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Velvet Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Velvet Hands worth watching?
- Velvet Hands holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Velvet Hands?
- Velvet Hands stars Adriano Celentano, Eleonora Giorgi, Pippo Santonastaso, Olga Karlatos and Memo Dittongo.
- When was Velvet Hands released?
- Velvet Hands was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.