Touch of Evil
"The strangest vengeance ever planned!"
Originally released in 1958. Touch of Evil is a crime/thriller film. directed by Orson Welles.
Starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and Orson Welles
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,544 votes)
Budget
$829K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlton Heston
as Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leigh
as Susan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson Welles
as Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia
as Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff
as 'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Joanna Moore
as Marcia Linnekar
Ray Collins
as District Attorney Adair
Dennis Weaver
as Mirador Motel Night Manager
Valentin de Vargas
as Pancho
Mort Mills
as Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $829,000
- Revenue
- $2,247,500
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Touch of Evil about?
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...
Who directed Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Touch of Evil released?
Touch of Evil was released on March 30, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Touch of Evil?
The main cast of Touch of Evil includes Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff.
Is Touch of Evil worth watching?
Touch of Evil has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,544 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.