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Touch and Go (1971)

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North Africa, December 1942. Valentin, a professional gardener ruined by the bombings of 1940, has fled to Tunis, where he traffics stolen goods, transporting them from Libya to Tunisia on an old boat.

Release Date
September 1, 1971
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
5.0/10 (21 votes)

Director: Philippe de Broca

Cast: Marlène Jobert, Michel Piccoli, Michael York, Louis Velle, Amidou, Didi Perego, Jean Bouise, Gene Moyle

Production: Vides Cinematografica, Les Films Ariane, Columbia France
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Touch and Go

Touch and Go

5.0
110 min

North Africa, December 1942. Valentin, a professional gardener ruined by the bombings of 1940, has fled to Tunis, where he traffics stolen goods, transporting them from Libya to Tunisia on an old boat.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date9/1/1971
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Cast

Marlène Jobert

as Lorène

Michel Piccoli

as Valentin

Michael York

as Basil

Louis Velle

as Paul-Émile

Amidou

as Ali

Didi Perego

as Renata

Jean Bouise

as Man on the terrace

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Gene Moyle

as English Major

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Touch and Go about?

North Africa, December 1942. Valentin, a professional gardener ruined by the bombings of 1940, has fled to Tunis, where he traffics stolen goods, transporting them from Libya to Tunisia on an old boat…

How long is Touch and Go?

1h 50m

When was Touch and Go released?

September 1, 1971

Who directed Touch and Go?

Philippe de Broca

Who stars in Touch and Go?

Marlène Jobert, Michel Piccoli, Michael York

What genre is Touch and Go?

Comedy, Drama