Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1959 · 1h 13m

The Touch of Flesh

Director

Cast

Jeanne Rainer as Joan Denton Ted Marshall as Eddie Mercer Charles G. Martin as Dr. Earl Denton Sue Ellis as Vikky Smith Robert J. Cannon as Sam Ingram Stephen Wesley as Police Chief George Brown

Crew

Charles T. O'Rork — Director of Photography William A. Slade — Editor Nancy S. Camp — Writer R. John Hugh — Producer

Tagline

A whole town exploded when a boy and a girl DARED go beyond the blue denim stage!!!

Synopsis

Wealthy landowner Dr. Earl Denton buys a premium development with the intention of leaving it to his daughter, Joan. When Joan gets impregnated by her mechanic boyfriend, she tries to convince her father to help her get an abortion, despite the protestations of her boyfriend.

Mood & Themes

abortion

Key Collaborators

R. John Hugh Director Charles T. O'Rork Director of Photography William A. Slade Editor Nancy S. Camp Writer R. John Hugh Producer

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