UNITED STATES · 1958

Touch of Evil

Orson Welles
Classical Hollywood
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Synopsis

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.

Year1958
CountryUnited States
DirectorOrson Welles
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