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Touch of Evil (1958)

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This post has the most up-to-date information on Touch of Evil as we continuously monitor the news. Below you will find everything you need to know, including cast, release date, rating, runtime, movie budget and, box office results.

Touch of Evil is an drama movie directed by Orson Welles and starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles and Joseph Calleia and Akim Tamiroff. The movie was written by Orson Welles (screenplay), Whit Masterson (based on the novel “Badge Of Evil” by). The film has a $829 thousand budget with a 95-minute running time. Touch of Evil currently has a 8.1 IMDb rating, based on 89492 and 99 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG-13.

release date for Touch of Evil

Touch of Evil release date

When does Touch of Evil come out in theaters?

The official theatrical release date for Touch of Evil (1958) is April 23, 1958.


When will Touch of Evil be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?

Touch of Evil DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.

Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.

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Touch of Evil budget

How much did Touch of Evil cost to make?

$829,000 budget

The movie cost $829 thousand to make.

Touch of Evil movie poster

Touch of Evil rating

PG-13 Rated

Touch of Evil is rated PG-13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers (under 13).


Touch of Evil reviews

8.1 IMDb 99 Metascore

The movie currently has a 8.1 of out 10 IMDb rating and 99 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.


Touch of Evil trailer

Touch of Evil plot summary

What is Touch of Evil about?

When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy.


Synopsis from IMDb A stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping, and police corruption in a Mexican border town.


The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.


Touch of Evil cast

Who is in Touch of Evil?

Charlton Heston in Touch of Evil Charlton Heston as Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leigh in Touch of Evil Janet Leigh as Susan ‘Susie’ Vargas
Orson Welles in Touch of Evil Orson Welles as Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia in Touch of Evil Joseph Calleia as Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff in Touch of Evil Akim Tamiroff as Uncle’ Joe Grandi

Touch of Evil box Office

How much did Touch of Evil make?

$2,247,465 worldwide

The film has made over $2 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.


Touch of Evil details

Theatrical Release Date: April 23, 1958
DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: N/A
Film Budget: $829 thousand
Box Office: $2 million
Length: 95 minutes
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Language: English

Touch of Evil facts


How long is Touch of Evil?

The movie is 95 minutes long (1 hour and 35 minutes).

What year did Touch of Evil come out?

The movie is out on April 23, 1958. The movie has been out for .


Who is the lead actor in the movie?

Charlton Heston plays as Ramon Miguel Vargas.


Who is the director of Touch of Evil?

Orson Welles directed the movie.


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Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei, a writer and avid entertainment fan, has been actively involved in the film industry for the past 4 years. His particular interest lies in sci-fi and action movies.

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