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The Midas Touch
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The Midas Touch

1997-12-30 · 83 min · ★ 5.4

Family · Fantasy · Comedy

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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Directors
Peter Manoogian
Production companies
The Kushner-Locke Company, Castel Film
Countries
United States of America, Romania
Status
Released

Top Cast

Trever O'BrienTrever O'BrienBilly
Ashley TesoroAshley TesoroHannah
Joey SimmrinJoey SimmrinLeon
David JeremiahWilly
Marla CotovskyCora
Danna HansenGranny
Shannon WellesMadame Latimer
Ilinca GoiaIlinca GoiaMiss Henderson
Rudy RosenfeldSecurity Boss
Theodor DanettiTheodor DanettiOld Man

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