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Touch of Evil

12A19581h 51mOrson Welles
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 99

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"The strangest vengeance ever planned!"

A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.

CrimeThrillerDrama
HotelGangsterBrothelBorderInvestigationHoneymoonUsa–mexico BorderCar BombFilm NoirBlack And White

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Frequently asked questions

What is Touch of Evil (1958) about?

A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.

Who stars in Touch of Evil?

Touch of Evil stars Charlton Heston (Ramon Miguel Vargas), Janet Leigh (Susan 'Susie' Vargas), Orson Welles (Police Captain Hank Quinlan), Joseph Calleia (Police Sergeant Pete Menzies), Akim Tamiroff ('Uncle' Joe Grandi). The film was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is Touch of Evil?

Touch of Evil has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated 12A.

Is Touch of Evil worth watching?

Touch of Evil holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Crime, Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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