Touch of Evil (1958)

03/30/1958 (US) • 1h 51m

Crime, Thriller, Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Charlton Heston

Ramon Miguel Vargas

Janet Leigh

Susan 'Susie' Vargas

Orson Welles

Police Captain Hank Quinlan

Joseph Calleia

Police Sergeant Pete Menzies

Akim Tamiroff

'Uncle' Joe Grandi

Joanna Moore

Marcia Linnekar

Ray Collins

District Attorney Adair

Dennis Weaver

Mirador Motel Night Manager


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$829,000.00

Revenue

$2,247,500.00

Keywords

hotel

gangster

brothel

border

investigation

honeymoon

usa–mexico border

car bomb

film noir

black and white

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