Touch of Evil
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.
Release Year
1958
Runtime
111 min
Audience Score
7.7
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Story Snapshot
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.
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Touch of Evil is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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