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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.
- $829,000
- Henry Mancini
- April 23, 1958
- Albert Zugsmith
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, the film features a famous opening tracking shot and a 58-page memo by the director.
- (108K)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Orson Welles
- 1958-04-23
Sep 13, 1998 · A dark and atmospheric crime drama directed by Orson Welles, starring Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh, about a Mexican drug enforcement official and a sheriff who clash over a bombing case. Ebert praises the film's virtuoso camera movements, editing and performances, and its influence on film noir and horror.
Apr 24, 2021 · Watch Charlton Heston and Orson Welles in this film noir about a Mexican narcotics officer and a murder mystery. This video is not available online, but you can access the entire Lakeshore Classic Movie library by becoming a member of Lakeshore PBS.
- 95 min
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A 1958 crime thriller set on the U.S.-Mexico border, where a Mexican agent investigates a car bombing and a corrupt American cop. Critics praise its artistic innovation, emotional intensity and cinematography, giving it a 95% Tomatometer and an 87% Audience Score.
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- Charlton Heston
- Orson Welles
- 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.
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.
