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| The Midas Touch | |
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| Directed by | Peter Manoogian |
| Starring | Trever O'Brien |
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Running time | 83 min. |
| Country | Romania / United States |
| Language | English |
The Midas Touch is a 1997 film directed by Peter Manoogian, and starring Trever O'Brien.
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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