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Touch of Evil (1958)
Directed by Orson Welles
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Overview
When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy.
Rated PG-13 | Length 111 minutes
Actors
Charlton Heston | Janet Leigh | Orson Welles | Joseph Calleia | Akim Tamiroff | Joanna Moore | Ray Collins | Dennis Weaver | Valentin de Vargas | Mort Mills | Victor Millan | Lalo Rios | Michael Sargent | Phil Harvey | Joi Lansing | Harry Shannon | Marlene Dietrich | Joseph Cotten | Zsa Zsa Gabor | Joe Basulto | Yolanda Bojorquez | Domenick Delgarde | Jennie Dias | John Dierkes | Eleanor Dorado | Eva Gabor | Jeffrey Green | Billy House | Mercedes McCambridge | Arlene McQuade | Ken Miller | Ralph Moratz | Ramón Rodríguez | Gus Schilling | William Tannen | Wayne Taylor | Rusty Wescoatt | Dan White | Keenan Wynn
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2015 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 8 stars |
| 05/13/2009 | TV | DVD | Library | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Another movie crossed off my big screen bucket list!
I’ve been wanting to see this on the big screen for a few years now. I’ve missed at least a dozen opportunities to do so over just the last couple of years due to schedule conflicts or being out of town. Finally had my chance to see it big tonight thanks to Nick D’s Film Club at Muvico (and heads up from Mike Schindler on Twitter).
Although I would have preferred 35mm, the DCP restoration was pristine. It truly was magical to see this at Muvico with excellent projection and sound. Janet Leigh looks even more exquisite on the big screen. Nick says this is his favorite Welles film over Kane. I can’t agree with him there as Kane is an all-timer for me but this is a damn good film with a stellar performance from Welles.
I’d love to see the cut that Universal originally released before this “1998 alternate version” was released.
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