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1958 · 111 min · NR

Touch of Evil

Directed by Orson Welles · Crime, Thriller, Drama

Touch of Evil (1958) is a Crime film, directed by Orson Welles set during the 1950s.

A murder mystery, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and prejudice & racism run throughout.

Composer
Henry Mancini
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Cast
Charlton HestonJanet LeighOrson WellesJoseph CalleiaAkim TamiroffJoanna MooreRay CollinsDennis Weaver

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder Mystery
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalPrejudice & Racism
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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