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Touch of Evil

1958·111 min

Touch of Evil

Directed by Orson Welles

CrimeThrillerDrama

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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Charlton Heston

Ramon Miguel Vargas

Susan 'Susie' Vargas

Police Captain Hank Quinlan

Police Sergeant Pete Menzies

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Albert Zugsmith

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Director of Photography

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What is Touch of Evil about?

Touch of Evil (1958) is about 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.

Who directed Touch of Evil?

Orson Welles directed Touch of Evil (1958).

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