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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 and film noir, 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
When

Shape

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