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Touch of Evil

Film1958

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Director
Orson Welles
Language
English
Released
1958-03-30
Runtime
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7.71,619 votes on TMDB

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7.5

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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.

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Cast

  • Charlton Heston
    Charlton HestonRamon Miguel Vargas
  • Janet Leigh
    Janet LeighSusan 'Susie' Vargas
  • Orson Welles
    Orson WellesPolice Captain Hank Quinlan
  • Joseph Calleia
    Joseph CalleiaPolice Sergeant Pete Menzies
  • Akim Tamiroff
    Akim Tamiroff'Uncle' Joe Grandi
  • Joanna Moore
    Joanna MooreMarcia Linnekar
  • Ray Collins
    Ray CollinsDistrict Attorney Adair
  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis WeaverMirador Motel Night Manager
  • Valentin de Vargas
    Valentin de VargasPancho
  • Mort Mills
    Mort MillsAl Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant