Touch of Evil

1958·Movie·1h 51m12A

Crime, Thriller, Drama

7.7 / 10 (1,675 votes)

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.

Directed by: Orson Welles
Original language: English
Released: 30 March 1958

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Cast

Charlton Heston
Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leigh
Susan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson Welles
Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia
Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff
'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Joanna Moore
Marcia Linnekar
Ray Collins
District Attorney Adair
Dennis Weaver
Mirador Motel Night Manager
Valentin de Vargas
Pancho
Mort Mills
Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
Victor Millan
Manelo Sanchez
Lalo Rios
Risto - Grandi's Nephew