Touch of Evil (1958)

7.7/10 111 min Crime Thriller Drama

Overview

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 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

Phil Harvey

Blaine

Joi Lansing

Zita

Harry Shannon

Chief Gould

Marlene Dietrich

Tana

Joseph Cotten

Coroner (uncredited)

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Strip-Club Owner

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