Touch of Evil

Movie • 1958

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Touch of Evil is known for its striking opening tracking shot and innovative camera work, which adds to the film's sense of grit and corruption in a border town.

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Orson Welles directed and starred in this film-noir masterpiece, which follows a corrupt police officer investigating a murder case. It is celebrated for its innovative camerawork, brilliant performances, and dark atmosphere, making it a must-watch for any film-noir enthusiast.

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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.

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- 🔫
  Crime
  🎭
  Drama
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  Film-Noir
- Release
  1958-03-30
- Director
  Orson Welles
- Original language
  English
- Runtime
  1 hour 51 minutes