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Touch of Evil(1958)

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

7.7(1,608)1h 51m1958-03-30

CrimeThrillerDrama

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.

Director:: Orson Welles
Writers:: Orson Welles, Whit Masterson
Producers:: Albert Zugsmith
Cinematographer:: Russell Metty
Composer:: Henry Mancini
Production:: Universal International Pictures
Budget:: $829,000
Revenue:: $2,247,500
Status:: Released

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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