Touch of Evil Poster

Touch of Evil

78.00% | March 30, 1958 | Crime, Thriller, Mystery

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.

Featured Crew

Orson Welles
Director
Whit Masterson
Novel
Orson Welles
Screenplay

Cast

Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh
Susan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia
Joseph Calleia
Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff
Akim Tamiroff
'Uncle' Joe Grandi