The strangest vengeance ever planned!
缉毒官员Newlyweds Miguel "Mike" Vargas(查尔登·海斯顿 Charlton Heston 饰）和他的妻子Susie（珍妮特·利 Janet Leigh 饰）来到了美国和墨西哥的边界。马路上发生了一起汽车爆炸事件，Vargas认为这起案件跟毒贩子有关，遂和当地的警察们一起展开了调查。Hank Quinlan（奥逊·威尔斯 Orson Welles 饰）是警察队长，在当地名声甚响。当地警方把嫌疑集中在一个叫Sanchez的人身上，Vargas却在Sanchez的家中发现了证明他不是犯人的证据。然而Quinlan执意认为Sanchez就是犯人。Vargas研究了以前Quinlan办过的案件，对这个赫赫有名的警察队长产生了不少疑问。而Vargas的妻子Susie在旅馆里却被一帮人所绑架并陷害，Vargas怀疑这一切的背后都是Quinlan在操纵。Vargas在和Quinlan的对抗中会有怎样的结局？ 本片由执导了《公民凯恩》的奥逊·威尔斯自编自导自演，共有三个版本：1958年发行的版本，1976年的加长版，1998年发现的可能更符合威尔斯想法的版本。
"Touch of Evil," released in 1958 by Universal International Pictures, is a gripping film noir that masterfully blends suspense, corruption, and moral ambiguity. Directed by Orson Welles, who also stars as the corrupt police captain Hank Quinlan, the film is set along the U.S.-Mexico border and opens with one of cinema's most iconic long takes. This opening sequence, a three-minute tracking shot, follows a car rigged with a bomb as it crosses into the United States, setting the stage for a complex narrative involving crime, racial tensions, and the clash between American and Mexican law enforcement. The plot centers on a newlywed couple, played by Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh, whose honeymoon is disrupted by the explosion that kills a local businessman. Heston's character, a Mexican narcotics officer named Mike Vargas, becomes embroiled in the investigation, which pits him against Welles' Quinlan. As Vargas delves deeper, he uncovers Quinlan's unethical methods and the web of deceit that sustains his reputation. The film's exploration of corruption and justice is heightened by the atmospheric cinematography and the palpable tension between the characters. Orson Welles' direction in "Touch of Evil" is a testament to his innovative approach to filmmaking. His use of deep focus, low-angle shots, and shadow play not only enhances the film's noir aesthetic but also underscores the moral decay at its core. Welles' portrayal of Quinlan is both menacing and pitiable, a character who believes his corruption serves a greater good. The film's supporting cast, including Akim Tamiroff as a sleazy underworld figure and Marlene Dietrich in a memorable cameo, adds depth and richness to the narrative. "Touch of Evil" remains a landmark in American cinema, celebrated for its bold storytelling and technical brilliance. Despite initial mixed reviews and studio interference, the film has since been recognized as a masterpiece, with its restored version reflecting Welles' original vision. The themes of corruption, racial prejudice, and the blurred lines between right and wrong resonate as powerfully today as they did in 1958, making "Touch of Evil" a timeless and essential work of art.
年份1958
预算829000$
运行时间111 分
收入2247500$
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类型犯罪惊悚悬疑
制作国家United States of America
