Touch of Evil
1958 · 1h 51m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · United States of America · Rated 12A (GB)
The strangest vengeance ever planned!
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.
Written & directed by
Orson WellesBased on the novel by
Whit Masterson7.7Smart score
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black and whiteborderbrothelcar bombfilm noirgangsterhoneymoonhotelinvestigationusa–mexico border
Rating12A (GB)
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