Touch of Evil

Touch of Evil

The strangest vengeance ever planned!

1958 · 111 min · ★ 7.7 (2K) · Crime, Thriller, Drama

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.

Directed by Orson Welles · Written by Orson Welles

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