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A Touch of Genie

NC-1719741h 26mJoseph W. Sarno
IMDb 5.0

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Melvin lives a boring life, running an antique shop and sneaking off to 42nd Street to watch dirty movies, while dreaming that he too may some day seduce a woman. One afternoon, he finds a strange old urn that, when rubbed a special way, unleashes a genie capable of satisfying his every wish.

FantasyComedy
MotherMagical ObjectGenieYiddishJewishThriftstore

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What is A Touch of Genie (1974) about?

Melvin lives a boring life, running an antique shop and sneaking off to 42nd Street to watch dirty movies, while dreaming that he too may some day seduce a woman. One afternoon, he finds a strange old urn that, when rubbed a special way, unleashes a genie capable of satisfying his every wish.

Who stars in A Touch of Genie?

A Touch of Genie stars Chris Jordan (Genie (as Karen Craig)), Douglas Stone (Melvin), Tina Russell (Janet Geckel / Tina Russell), Harry Reems (Harry Reems), Marc Stevens (Marc Stevens). The film was directed by Joseph W. Sarno.

How long is A Touch of Genie?

A Touch of Genie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated NC-17.

Is A Touch of Genie worth watching?

A Touch of Genie holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. Fans of Fantasy, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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