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A Touch of the Poet

1974 · 142 min Drama TV Movie

Cornelius "Con" Melody is an Irish tavern keeper in New England who lives in reverence of his former days as a nobleman and decorated officer in the British army during the Napoleonic wars. Impoverished now, he struts about in his uniform and plots to make money by manipulating the love of his daughter for the son of a wealthy manufacturer. His daughter sees through his façade and his chicanery and begins to plot for herself.

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Year 1974
Genre Drama, TV Movie
Director Stephen Porter
Runtime 142 min.

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A Touch of the Poet is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1974. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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