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Touch of Evil is a 1958 American film noir written and directed by Orson Welles, who also stars in the film. The screenplay was loosely based on the contemporary Whit Masterson novel Badge of Evil (1956). The cast included Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff and Marlene Dietrich.

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1958 · 1h 51m · Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB 7.7/10 (1,624 votes)

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.

Directed by Orson Welles

Box office $2M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Orson WellesDirector

Charlton Hestonas Ramon Miguel Vargas

Janet Leighas Susan 'Susie' Vargas

Orson Wellesas Police Captain Hank Quinlan

Joseph Calleiaas Police Sergeant Pete Menzies

Akim Tamiroffas 'Uncle' Joe Grandi

Joanna Mooreas Marcia Linnekar

Ray Collinsas District Attorney Adair

Dennis Weaveras Mirador Motel Night Manager

Valentin de Vargasas Pancho

Mort Millsas Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant

Victor Millanas Manelo Sanchez

Lalo Riosas Risto - Grandi's Nephew MMichael Sargentas Pretty Boy

Phil Harveyas Blaine