96%
Tomatometer
92%
Popcornmeter
7.7
TMDB
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.
Original 1958 Trailer
Budget
$829K
Revenue
$2.2M
Studio
Universal International Pictures
Charlton Heston
Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leigh
Susan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson Welles
Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia
Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff
'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Joanna Moore
Marcia Linnekar
Ray Collins
District Attorney Adair
Dennis Weaver
Mirador Motel Night Manager
Valentin de Vargas
Pancho
Mort Mills
Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
Victor Millan
Manelo Sanchez
Lalo Rios
Risto - Grandi's Nephew
11 reviews · 7 critics · 3 fans
9 fresh · 1 rotten
Critics consensus
“Artistically innovative and emotionally gripping, Orson Welles' classic noir is a visual treat, as well as a dark, sinister thriller.”
Title
Touch of Evil
Released
Mar 30, 1958
Rated
M
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 51m
Status
Released
Studio
Universal International Pictures
