MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1958 โบ Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil (1958)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Charlton Hestonas Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leighas Susan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson Wellesas Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleiaas Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroffas 'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Joanna Mooreas Marcia Linnekar
Ray Collinsas District Attorney Adair
Dennis Weaveras Mirador Motel Night Manager
Valentin de Vargasas Pancho
Mort Millsas Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
Victor Millanas Manelo Sanchez
Lalo Riosas Risto - Grandi's Nephew
Michael Sargentas Pretty Boy
Phil Harveyas Blaine
Facts
| Release date | March 30, 1958 |
| Runtime | 111 min (1h 51m) โ about the same as the 1958 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $829,000 |
| Box office | $2,247,500 (2.7ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0052311 |
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Questions
How long is Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Touch of Evil worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,652 votes, which places it #4 of 10 films released in 1958 in this index (top 70%) and #135 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil was directed by Orson Welles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Citizen Kane (1941), The Trial (1962), The Lady from Shanghai (1947).
Who stars in Touch of Evil?
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.
What is Touch of Evil rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Touch of Evil?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49554.