The Light Touch (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, The Light Touch is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 93 minutes. “If she knew what he was, she'd never given him her youth and innocence!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An art thief tries to double cross his gangster boss.
Who’s in it. The Light Touch stars Stewart Granger as Sam Conride, Pier Angeli as Anna Vasarri, George Sanders as Felix Guignol and Kurt Kasznar as Mr. Aramescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Light Touch 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 The Light Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Light Touch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Light Touch (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Light Touch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Light Touch worth watching?
- The Light Touch holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Light Touch?
- The Light Touch stars Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli, George Sanders, Kurt Kasznar and Joseph Calleia.
- When was The Light Touch released?
- The Light Touch was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.