Skin to Skin (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, Skin to Skin is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Hans Schott-Schöbinger, running about 73 minutes. “Ungewöhnlich, unheimlich, unfaßbar!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the middle of the night, Nicki is once again haunted by intense feelings that she can't explain. A visit to the doctor is supposed to help and behold: the more he pokes around in the past, the more a connection between Nicki and her twin sister Karen becomes apparent. In addition, the two ladies are each pursued by a menacing man who roams the streets late at night with a knife and seems to be in cahoots with an oddball antiques dealer.
Who’s in it. Skin to Skin stars Dagmar Lassander as Karen, Barbara Zimmermann as Bonnie, Sophia Kammara as Nicki and Rudolf Forster as Trodler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Skin to Skin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skin to Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skin to Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skin to Skin (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skin to Skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skin to Skin worth watching?
- Skin to Skin holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skin to Skin?
- Skin to Skin stars Dagmar Lassander, Barbara Zimmermann, Sophia Kammara, Rudolf Forster and Christian Ghera.
- When was Skin to Skin released?
- Skin to Skin was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.