Touch of Evil is a 1958 American film noir written and directed by Orson Welles, who also stars. The screenplay was loosely based on Whit Masterson's novel Badge of Evil. The cast included Charlton He
Theatrical release poster
Janet Leigh and Charlton Heston in Touch of Evil
Orson Welles as Hank Quinlan
Orson Welles (Quinlan), Victor Millan (Sanchez), Joseph Calleia (Menzies), and Charlton Heston (Vargas)
George Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker. Remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre, he is considered among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time
Touch of Evil
…Touch of Evil is a 1958 American film noir written and directed by Orson Welles, who also stars. The screenplay was loosely based on Whit Masterson's novel Badge of Evil (1956). The cast included Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Joseph…
Welles's birthplace in Kenosha, Wisconsin (2013)
Welles's mother, concert pianist Beatrice Ives Welles