Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 70/100
Total warning time: 9m
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 50/100 (1m 55s)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:20] Suggestive dancing and close physical contact in a nightclub scene.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:05:10 - 01:06:30] Implied sexual tension and suggestive dialogue between characters.
Drug Use: 🟡 60/100 (2m 45s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Characters shown smoking cigarettes frequently throughout the movie.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:45:20 - 00:46:50] A character is implied to be under the influence of drugs, with erratic behavior.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (4m)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:10:15 - 00:11:30] A violent explosion scene with dramatic aftermath.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:20:45 - 01:22:10] Intense physical altercation with punching and choking.
- 🔴 85/100 [01:35:20 - 01:36:40] A character is shot, with blood shown.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (20s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:25:50 - 00:26:00] Use of mild profanity in dialogue.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:12:30 - 01:12:40] Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Movie FAQ
Q: Who directed Touch of Evil (1958)?
A: Touch of Evil was directed by Orson Welles, who also co-wrote the screenplay and starred in the film.
A: Touch of Evil was directed by Orson Welles, who also co-wrote the screenplay and starred in the film.
Q: What is the plot of Touch of Evil (1958)?
A: The film follows a Mexican narcotics officer, Mike Vargas (Charlton Heston), who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation led by a corrupt American police captain, Hank Quinlan (Orson Welles), in a small border town. The story explores themes of corruption, racism, and justice.
A: The film follows a Mexican narcotics officer, Mike Vargas (Charlton Heston), who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation led by a corrupt American police captain, Hank Quinlan (Orson Welles), in a small border town. The story explores themes of corruption, racism, and justice.
Q: Who are the main actors in Touch of Evil (1958)?
A: The main actors include Charlton Heston as Mike Vargas, Orson Welles as Hank Quinlan, Janet Leigh as Susan Vargas, and Joseph Calleia as Pete Menzies.
A: The main actors include Charlton Heston as Mike Vargas, Orson Welles as Hank Quinlan, Janet Leigh as Susan Vargas, and Joseph Calleia as Pete Menzies.
Q: Why is Touch of Evil (1958) considered significant in film history?
A: Touch of Evil is regarded as a classic film noir and is celebrated for its innovative cinematography, complex narrative, and Welles' masterful direction. Its famous long-take opening shot is particularly renowned in cinema history.
A: Touch of Evil is regarded as a classic film noir and is celebrated for its innovative cinematography, complex narrative, and Welles' masterful direction. Its famous long-take opening shot is particularly renowned in cinema history.
Q: What awards or nominations did Touch of Evil (1958) receive?
A: Although it was not a major awards contender at the time, Touch of Evil has since gained critical acclaim. It was nominated for a Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and has been included in various 'greatest films' lists over the years.
A: Although it was not a major awards contender at the time, Touch of Evil has since gained critical acclaim. It was nominated for a Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and has been included in various 'greatest films' lists over the years.
