Touch of Evil 1958
“The strangest vengeance ever planned!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Network
- Universal International Pictures
What is Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 30, 1958
- Studios
- Universal International Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~111 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal International Pictures
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Overview
Touch of Evil is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal International Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A bomb in a border town ignites a deadly clash of corruption and conscience.”
- Atmospheric noir cinematography
- Complex moral conflict
- Strong performances by Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh
- Its 1950s filmmaking style may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic noir dramas that explore corruption and moral ambiguity.
The film’s gritty violence and intense moral themes make it suitable for mature audiences.
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When was Touch of Evil released?
It was released in the United States on March 30, 1958.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime, thriller, and drama.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
Is the story based on a book?
The screenplay was loosely based on Whit Masterson’s 1956 novel Badge of Evil.
Who are some of the principal actors?
The cast includes Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff, and Marlene Dietrich.
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