Touch of Evil

Touch of Evil

Director: Orson Welles Cast: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini
, Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
, Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh
, Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Touch of Evil

Touch of Evil

Director: Orson Welles Cast: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini
, Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
, Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh
, Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Orson Welles

DVD (Wide Screen / Black & White / Dolby 5.1 / Mono)

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Overview

"Orson Welles' film noir masterpiece (and final Hollywood film) Touch of Evil is presented on DVD in a manner that hews as close as possible to the director's original vision. As legend has it, the studio took control of Welles' film, barring him from the editing process. After first viewing the studio's truncated version of his film, Welles wrote a long memo (included in this package) detailing all the changes he deemed necessary. That memo was the basis for the reconstructed Touch of Evil presented here -- complete, uncut, and in widescreen format. The production notes offer full detail on the film's history. Also included are short biographies and selected filmographies on the film's colorful cast and crew, including Welles, Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and Marlene Dietrich. This DVD also includes the original theatrical trailer and comes with Spanish and French subtitles and English captioning. For the film's legion of longtime fans, as well as those viewing it for the first time, this DVD offers a definitive and educational package."

Product Details

Release Date: 10/31/2000
UPC: 0025192047022
Original Release: 1958
Rating: NR
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [B&W, Wide Screen]
Sound: [monaural, Dolby Digital]
Language: English
Time: 1:51:00
Sales rank: 22,726

Special Features

Welles' memo; Theatrical trailer; Production notes; Cast and filmmakers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Charlton Heston Mike Vargas
Janet Leigh Susan Vargas
Orson Welles Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff 'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Ray Collins District Attorney Adair
Dennis Weaver Mirador Motel Night Manager
Valentin de Vargas Pancho(as Valentin De Vargas)
Mort Mills Al Schwartz
Victor Millan Manelo Sanchez
Lalo Rios Risto
Michael Sargent Pretty Boy
Phil Harvey Blaine
Joi Lansing Zita
Marlene Dietrich Tanya
Zsa Zsa Gabor Strip-Club Owner
Joe Basulto Young Delinquent
Ken Miller Gang Member
Joanna Moore Marcia Linnekar
Harry Shannon Gould
Rusty Wescoatt Casey
Wayne Taylor Gang Member
Raymond Rodriguez Gang Member
Arlene McQuade Ginnie
Keenan Wynn Man
Joseph Cotten Detective
Mercedes McCambridge Hoodlum

Technical Credits
Orson Welles Director,Screenwriter
Albert Zugsmith Producer
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