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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.
A Mexican narcotics officer investigates a bombing and a murder on the US-Mexico border, where he faces police corruption and a crime syndicate. Directed by Orson Welles, starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and Marlene Dietrich, with a famous opening tracking shot.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Orson Welles
- 1958-04-23
A classic film noir by Orson Welles, starring Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh, about a corrupt sheriff and a drug agent in a border town. The movie features a famous opening shot, a complex plot, and a restored version with 50 changes.
Aug 28, 2021 · Watch the classic film noir Touch of Evil, written and directed by Orson Welles, who also stars with Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and others. The film is based on a novel and features a corrupt police chief, a drug smuggling ring and a mysterious bomb.
- 110 min
- 14.3K
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Apr 24, 2021 · Watch Charlton Heston as a Mexican narcotics officer in this film noir directed by and co-starring Orson Welles. The film follows his investigation of a murder across the border with his American wife (Janet Leigh).
- 95 min
Touch of Evil is a classic noir film directed by and starring Orson Welles, about a corrupt police captain and a Mexican agent. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
A Mexican narcotics officer investigates a car bombing on the US-Mexico border and clashes with a corrupt American cop. Read the plot summaries, cast and crew, trivia, and user reviews of this classic film noir directed by Orson Welles.
