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The Midas Touch (1997)
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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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.
Rating:PG
Genre:Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Written By:Peter Fedorenko, Keith Estrada
In Theaters:12/30/1997
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Runtime:83 minutes
Studio:The Kushner-Locke Company, Castel Film
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