The Medusa Touch (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, The Medusa Touch is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Jack Gold, running about 109 minutes. “Richard Burton is the man with the medusa touch... he has the power to create catastrophe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities.
Who’s in it. The Medusa Touch stars Richard Burton as John Morlar, Lino Ventura as Brunel, Lee Remick as Doctor Zonfeld and Harry Andrews as Assistant Commissioner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Medusa Touch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Medusa Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Medusa Touch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Medusa Touch (1978)?
- In US, The Medusa Touch is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Medusa Touch worth watching?
- The Medusa Touch holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Medusa Touch?
- The Medusa Touch stars Richard Burton, Lino Ventura, Lee Remick, Harry Andrews and Alan Badel.