Touch and Go (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1971, Touch and Go is a comedy and drama film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Touch and Go stars Marlène Jobert as Lorène, Michel Piccoli as Valentin, Michael York as Basil and Louis Velle as Paul-Émile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Touch and Go has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touch and Go page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touch and Go tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Touch and Go (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Touch and Go change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Touch and Go worth watching?
- Touch and Go holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Touch and Go?
- Touch and Go stars Marlène Jobert, Michel Piccoli, Michael York, Louis Velle and Amidou.
- When was Touch and Go released?
- Touch and Go was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.