Movie

Touch of Evil

“The strangest vengeance ever planned!”

★ 7.7(1,614)19581h 51m

Touch of Evil is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Touch of Evil

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Orson Welles
Release date: 1958-03-30
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $2,247,500
Budget: $829,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

Touch of Evil — trailer

About Touch of Evil

Touch of Evil is a 1958 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Orson Welles, starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and Orson Welles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,614 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Touch of Evil in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Ramon Miguel Vargas

Janet Leigh

Susan 'Susie' Vargas

Orson Welles

Police Captain Hank Quinlan

Joseph Calleia

Police Sergeant Pete Menzies

Akim Tamiroff

'Uncle' Joe Grandi

Joanna Moore

Marcia Linnekar

Ray Collins

District Attorney Adair

Dennis Weaver

Mirador Motel Night Manager

Valentin de Vargas

Pancho

Mort Mills

Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant

Victor Millan

Manelo Sanchez

Lalo Rios

Risto - Grandi's Nephew

Themes & keywords

hotelgangsterbrothelborderinvestigationhoneymoonusa–mexico bordercar bombfilm noirblack and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Touch of Evil in Australia?+

In Australia, Touch of Evil is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Touch of Evil on Netflix?+

Touch of Evil is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Touch of Evil?+

Touch of Evil has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Touch of Evil?+

Touch of Evil stars Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles, Joseph Calleia and Akim Tamiroff.

When did Touch of Evil come out?+

Touch of Evil is a 1958 movie directed by Orson Welles.

What genre is Touch of Evil?+

Touch of Evil is Crime, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed Touch of Evil?+

Touch of Evil was directed by Orson Welles.