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The Touch of Flesh

The Touch of Flesh

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

1959 · 73 min · ★ 4.7 · Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by R. John Hugh · Written by Nancy S. Camp

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