Orson Welles as Hank Quinlan, a dirty cop who rules a corrupt, drug-infested border-town in Touch of Evil, 1958 Touch of Evil, classic thriller written, directed and starring Orson Welles, was released in New York City 65 years ago today. The screenplay for Touch of Evil was loosely based on the novel, Badge of Evil, by Whit Masterson. Along with Welles, the cast includes Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff and Marlene Dietrich.
Touch of Evil, a classic thriller written, directed and starring Orson Welles, was released in New York City 65 years ago today
Touch of Evil, a classic thriller written…
Orson Welles as Hank Quinlan, a dirty cop who rules a corrupt, drug-infested border-town in Touch of Evil, 1958 Touch of Evil, classic thriller written, directed and starring Orson Welles, was released in New York City 65 years ago today. The screenplay for Touch of Evil was loosely based on the novel, Badge of Evil, by Whit Masterson. Along with Welles, the cast includes Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff and Marlene Dietrich.