CinemaOSMovie · 1958 · 1h 51m
Touch of Evil

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

77%(1,666)IMDbCrimeThrillerDrama

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.

Directed byOrson Welles

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
EN
Released
March 30, 1958
Budget
$829,000
Revenue
$2,247,500
Studios
Universal International Pictures

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3 videos
Original 1958 Trailer

Original 1958 Trailer

Masters of Cinema UHD Blu-ray Trailer

Masters of Cinema UHD Blu-ray Trailer

BFI Re-release Trailer

BFI Re-release Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Ramon Miguel Vargas

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Susan 'Susie' Vargas

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Police Captain Hank Quinlan

Joseph Calleia

Joseph Calleia

Police Sergeant Pete Menzies

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

'Uncle' Joe Grandi

Joanna Moore

Joanna Moore

Marcia Linnekar

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

District Attorney Adair

Dennis Weaver

Dennis Weaver

Mirador Motel Night Manager

Valentin de Vargas

Valentin de Vargas

Pancho

Mort Mills

Mort Mills

Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant

Creative team
Directed by
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Written by
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Produced by
Albert Zugsmith
Albert Zugsmith

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