‘Mr. Soft Touch’: A World War II Vet in Trouble

Glenn Ford stars in an entertaining crime drama with a redemptive arc.

Glenn Ford as Joe Miracle in “Mr. Soft Touch.” Columbia Pictures

NR | 1h 33m | Crime, Drama, Romance | 1949

Films about ex-military men who find themselves caught up in sticky situations seem commonplace these days. Whether it’s John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) in the “Rambo” films or Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) in the equally long-running “Mission: Impossible” franchise, the military veteran backstory is a big part of modern actioners.