Browning Cinema
Learning Beyond the Classics: Film Noir: Influences and Inspirations
Directed by Orson Welles
With Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles
Rated PG-13, 108 minutes, DCP
In English and Spanish with English subtitles
Although not well received upon arrival in the United States, Touch of Evil found its footing in European cinemas and, roughly a decade and change later, became highly regarded with critics and audiences back home. Today, it's often cited as one of Orson Welles best pictures despite the tumultuous relationship he had with the studio during filming. Set along the border between Mexico and the United States, the story revolves around an American police captain, Hank Quinlan (Welles), who is investigating a bombing that may have been a set-up. As Quinlan's increasingly unethical methods are uncovered, Mexican narcotics officer Mike Vargas (Charlton Heston) must navigate a tense, morally ambiguous landscape to seek the truth and justice.
Free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB Students.
Co-presented by the David A. Heskin and Marilou Brill Endowment for Excellence, Meg and John P. Brogan Endowment for Classic Cinema.
Event Dates
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 6:30 PM
