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Touch of Evil (1958)

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The strangest vengeance ever planned!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Orson Welles
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    Ramon Miguel Vargas Charlton Heston
  • Profile picture of Janet Leigh
    Susan 'Susie' Vargas Janet Leigh
  • Profile picture of Orson Welles
    Police Captain Hank Quinlan Orson Welles
  • Profile picture of Joseph Calleia
    Police Sergeant Pete Menzies Joseph Calleia
  • Profile picture of Akim Tamiroff
    'Uncle' Joe Grandi Akim Tamiroff
  • Profile picture of Joanna Moore
    Marcia Linnekar Joanna Moore
  • Profile picture of Ray Collins
    District Attorney Adair Ray Collins
  • Profile picture of Dennis Weaver
    Mirador Motel Night Manager Dennis Weaver

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