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1958
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 Calleia, Akim Tamiroff and Marlene Dietrich.
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It was quite a unique experience and I suppose if you watch the film, I'm sure you'll feel the same way. For the past few months, as many movies as I have watched, all of them have given me a different perspective. As I have said in my previous posts, my taste for movies has changed drastically over the last few months and I'm really glad it did. Even though I had so much time to watch movies in earlier years, I can…More
There are some great films that are considered great for the wrong reasons, not always related to their quality. *Touch of Evil*, the 1958 noir thriller directed by Orson Welles, is one such example. Its good reputation among film critics and aficionados comes from the background, not from the film itself. The simple fact that it was directed by the great Orson Welles is grounds for respect. But the story behind the…More
On May 1st, 1941, Orson Welles’ film "Citizen Kane," directed and starring Welles, premiered at the Palace Theatre in New York. It is considered not only Orson’s masterpiece but, a true work of cinema art with lighting and camera work years ahead of its time. To this day it rates one of the best films ever made if not THE best. I enjoy the film. It proved his mastery of filmmaking and working with actors. Some say W…More
