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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 83.6 / 100
1958·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 51m

TOUCH OF EVIL

“The strangest vengeance ever planned!”

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.

Above the Line
Orson Welles·DirectorOrson Welles·ScreenplayRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyHenry Mancini·Original Music ComposerAaron Stell·Editor
Cast
Charlton Heston·Ramon Miguel VargasJanet Leigh·Susan 'Susie' VargasOrson Welles·Police Captain Hank QuinlanJoseph Calleia·Police Sergeant Pete MenziesAkim Tamiroff·'Uncle' Joe GrandiJoanna Moore·Marcia LinnekarRay Collins·District Attorney AdairDennis Weaver·Mirador Motel Night ManagerValentin de Vargas·PanchoMort Mills·Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Orson Welles·Director
Writing· 1
Orson Welles·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Russell Metty·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Aaron Stell·EditorVirgil W. Vogel·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Henry Mancini·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Albert Zugsmith·Producer
By the Numbers
83.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 17111%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man in a fedora hat, a long trench coat, a suit, and a tie stands facing slightly to the left, holding a walking stick in his right hand. The background is a ”

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Key Elements
Fedora HatTrench CoatSuitTieWalking Stick
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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