Touch of Evil

Name: Touch of Evil
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1958
Duration: 111 min

English • 1958 • 1h 51m

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Director

Orson Welles

Crime Drama Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorOrson Welles

WriterOrson Welles

CinematographerRussell Metty

ComposerHenry Mancini

EditorAaron Stell, Virgil W. Vogel

ProducerAlbert Zugsmith

Cast

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

Mort Millsas Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant

Victor Millanas Manelo Sanchez

Lalo Riosas Risto - Grandi's Nephew

Michael Sargentas Pretty Boy

Phil Harveyas Blaine

Harry Shannonas Chief Gould

Joseph Cottenas Coroner (uncredited)

Zsa Zsa Gaboras Strip-Club Owner

Joe Basultoas Young Delinquent (uncredited)