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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Credits

Crew

DirectorOrson Welles

Writer

Orson 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

Valentin de Vargasas Pancho

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

Joi Lansingas Zita

Harry Shannonas Chief Gould

Marlene Dietrichas Tana

Joseph Cottenas Coroner (uncredited)

Zsa Zsa Gaboras Strip-Club Owner

Joe Basultoas Young Delinquent (uncredited)

Double Feature

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The Trial1962

Both directed by Orson Welles, and both starring Akim Tamiroff and Orson Welles

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Confidential Report1955Both directed by Orson Welles, and both starring Akim Tamiroff and Orson Welles
F for Fake1975Both directed by Orson Welles, and both starring Orson Welles

Touch of Evil (1958) | Criteria