Touch of Evil

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

19581h 51m7.7(1,650 votes)

CrimeThrillerDrama

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.

Touch of Evil (1958) is a crime, thriller, and drama film directed by Orson Welles. It stars Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and Orson Welles. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,650 votes.

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Director

Orson Welles

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Touch of Evil

Where can I watch Touch of Evil?

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Who stars in Touch of Evil?

Touch of Evil stars Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles, and Joseph Calleia, and was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is Touch of Evil?

Touch of Evil has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.

When did Touch of Evil come out?

Touch of Evil was released in 1958.

What genre is Touch of Evil?

Touch of Evil is a crime, thriller, and drama film.

Is Touch of Evil worth watching?

Touch of Evil holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.