Touch of Evil (1958)

  • NR
  • 03/30/1958 (US)
  • Crime, Thriller, Drama
  • 1h 51m

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

Overview

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.

Orson Welles

Director, Screenplay

Whit Masterson

Novel

Cast

Charlton Heston's headshot

Charlton Heston

Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leigh's headshot

Janet Leigh

Susan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson Welles's headshot

Orson Welles

Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia's headshot

Joseph Calleia

Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff's headshot

Akim Tamiroff

'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Joanna Moore's headshot

Joanna Moore

Marcia Linnekar
Ray Collins's headshot

Ray Collins

District Attorney Adair
Dennis Weaver's headshot

Dennis Weaver

Mirador Motel Night Manager

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