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Touch of Evil
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Touch of Evil

1958-03-30 · 111 min · ★ 7.7

Crime · Thriller · Drama

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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Directors
Orson Welles
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 829,000
Revenue
USD 2,247,500

Top Cast

Charlton HestonCharlton HestonRamon Miguel Vargas
Janet LeighJanet LeighSusan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson WellesOrson WellesPolice Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaPolice Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim TamiroffAkim Tamiroff'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Joanna MooreJoanna MooreMarcia Linnekar
Ray CollinsRay CollinsDistrict Attorney Adair
Dennis WeaverDennis WeaverMirador Motel Night Manager
Valentin de VargasValentin de VargasPancho
Mort MillsMort MillsAl Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
Victor MillanVictor MillanManelo Sanchez
Lalo RiosLalo RiosRisto - Grandi's Nephew
Michael SargentPretty Boy
Phil HarveyPhil HarveyBlaine
Joi LansingJoi LansingZita
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonChief Gould
Marlene DietrichMarlene DietrichTana
Joseph CottenJoseph CottenCoroner (uncredited)
Zsa Zsa GaborZsa Zsa GaborStrip-Club Owner
Joe BasultoYoung Delinquent (uncredited)

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