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1958 · 111 min · NR

Touch of Evil

Directed by Orson Welles · Crime, Thriller, Drama

Touch of Evil (1958) is a Crime film, directed by Orson Welles set in Mexico during the 1950s.

A neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of power & corruption and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Henry Mancini
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Cast
Charlton HestonJanet LeighOrson WellesJoseph CalleiaAkim TamiroffJoanna MooreRay CollinsDennis Weaver

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Mexico
Setting
UrbanDesert
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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