---
title: "The Medusa Touch"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-medusa-touch-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11623
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Medusa Touch (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-medusa-touch-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Medusa Touch is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Coatesgold, ITC Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A French detective in London investigates a severely injured man with powerful telekinetic abilities."

### Why Watch
- Engaging investigation of unusual abilities
- International cast including Richard Burton and Lino Ventura

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film involves severe injuries and a mysterious investigation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, suspenseful, investigative, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-medusa-touch-1978#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jack Gold
- **Networks / Studios**: Coatesgold, ITC Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Burton** as *John Morlar*
- **Lino Ventura** as *Brunel*
- **Lee Remick** as *Doctor Zonfeld*
- **Harry Andrews** as *Assistant Commissioner*
- **Alan Badel** as *Barrister*
- **Marie-Christine Barrault** as *Patricia*
- **Jeremy Brett** as *Edward Parrish*
- **Michael Hordern** as *Atropos - Fortune Teller*
- **Gordon Jackson** as *Doctor Johnson*
- **Michael Byrne** as *Duff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Medusa Touch released?
The film was released in 1978.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story is set in London.

### Q: Who investigates the injured man?
A French detective investigates the man's life with the help of journals and a psychiatrist.

### Q: What special abilities does the injured man possess?
The man has powerful telekinetic abilities.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jack Gold.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Medusa Touch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11623)
- [Dotek Medúzy / The Medusa Touch (1978)](https://www.sms.cz/film/dotek-meduzy)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*