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The Midas Touch (1997)

PG · 1997-12-30 · 1h 23m · EN
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Everything He Touches... Turns to Gold!

Drama about a 12-year-old boy who fantasises about having enough money to be able to cure his grandmother's serious heart condition. When he finds himself in a haunted house, the mysterious owner 'grants' him one wish - the Midas touch. The boy soon learns that it is more of a curse than a blessing when everything he touches turns into gold.

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Peter ManoogianDirectorPeter FedorenkoWriterKeith EstradaWriter

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Trever O'BrienTrever O'BrienBillyAshley TesoroAshley TesoroHannahJoey SimmrinJoey SimmrinLeonDavid JeremiahDavid JeremiahWillyMarla CotovskyMarla CotovskyCoraDanna HansenDanna HansenGrannyIlinca GoiaIlinca GoiaMiss HendersonShannon WellesShannon WellesMadame LatimerRudy RosenfeldRudy RosenfeldSecurity BossTheodor DanettiTheodor DanettiOld Man

Keywords

GoldBullyCheatingPawnshopHeart conditionKing midas

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · FamilyTheme affinityGold · Bully · CheatingDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference283455

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What is The Midas Touch about?

Drama about a 12-year-old boy who fantasises about having enough money to be able to cure his grandmother's serious heart condition. When he finds himself in a haunted house, the mysterious owner 'grants' him one wish - the Midas touch. The boy soon learns that it is more of a curse than a blessing when everything he touches turns into gold.

How long is The Midas Touch?

The Midas Touch has a runtime of 83 minutes.

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