Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil

Movie·1958·1h 51m

Touch of Evil

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

Country

United States of America

Language

Spanish

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// overview

The Story

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.

Producer

Albert Zugsmith

Cinematography

Russell Metty

Music

Henry Mancini

Editor

Aaron Stell

Themes

hotelgangsterbrothelborderinvestigationhoneymoonusa–mexico bordercar bombfilm noirblack and white

Production House

Universal International Pictures

Audience Score

77%

1,582 votes

Skip7%
Timepass16%
Go for it38%
Perfection39%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

Cast

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

Victor Millan

Victor Millan

Manelo Sanchez

Lalo Rios

Lalo Rios

Risto - Grandi's Nephew

Michael Sargent

Pretty Boy

Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey

Blaine

Joi Lansing

Joi Lansing

Zita

Harry Shannon

Harry Shannon

Chief Gould

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

Tana

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Coroner (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Director, Screenplay

Albert Zugsmith

Albert Zugsmith

Producer

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Russell Metty

Director of Photography

Aaron Stell

Editor

Virgil W. Vogel

Virgil W. Vogel

Editor

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