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Film · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Touch of Evil (1958)

★ 7.7 · 1,675 votesIMDb★ 7.9 · 116,034 votes1 h 51 minCrime, Drama, Thriller1958

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

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
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
March 30, 1958

Touch of Evil cast

  • Charlton HestonRamon Miguel Vargas
  • Janet LeighSusan 'Susie' Vargas
  • Orson WellesPolice Captain Hank Quinlan
  • Joseph CalleiaPolice Sergeant Pete Menzies
  • Akim Tamiroff'Uncle' Joe Grandi
  • Joanna MooreMarcia Linnekar
  • Ray CollinsDistrict Attorney Adair
  • Dennis WeaverMirador Motel Night Manager
  • Valentin de VargasPancho
  • Mort MillsAl Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
  • Victor MillanManelo Sanchez
  • Lalo RiosRisto - Grandi's Nephew
  • Michael SargentPretty Boy
  • Phil HarveyBlaine
  • Joi LansingZita
  • Harry ShannonChief Gould
  • Marlene DietrichTana
  • Joseph CottenCoroner (uncredited)
  • Zsa Zsa GaborStrip-Club Owner
  • Joe BasultoYoung Delinquent (uncredited)
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