Touch of Evil poster
Rating
7.8/10 (1512 votes)
Popularity3
Runtime1h 51m
Release DateMarch 30, 1958
Budget$829,000
Revenue$2,247,500

Touch of Evil

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

Overview

When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy.

Production

Universal International Pictures(US)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English, Spanish

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorOrson Welles
ScreenplayOrson Welles
ProducerAlbert Zugsmith
Director of PhotographyRussell Metty

Videos & Trailers

Original 1958 Trailer

Original 1958 Trailer

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Masters of Cinema UHD Blu-ray Trailer

Masters of Cinema UHD Blu-ray Trailer

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BFI Re-release Trailer

BFI Re-release Trailer

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"The shoe-box was empty"

"The shoe-box was empty"

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Masters of Cinema 4K UHD Blu-ray Unboxing

Masters of Cinema 4K UHD Blu-ray Unboxing

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"There isn't any shade on the window"

"There isn't any shade on the window"

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