Directed by Orson Welles, Touch of Evil is a film noir masterpiece whose Hollywood backstory is as unforgettable as the movie itself. Starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and Orson Welles, this dark portrait of corruption and morally compromised obsessions tells the story of a crooked police chief who frames a Mexican youth as part of an intricate criminal plot. Featuring three versions of the film – the Preview version, the Theatrical version and the Reconstructed … mehrversion based on Orson Welles' original vision, Touch of Evil is a "a stylistic masterpiece!" (Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide) that stands the test of time.
Extras:
DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version, 95:23)
(1) Audio commentary by film historian Tim Lucas (2022)
(2) Audio commentary by writer/filmmaker F.X. Feeney (2008)
Theatrical Trailer (2:10)
DISC TWO
* The Film (1998 Reconstruction Version, 110:40)
(1) Audio commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith (2022)
(2) Audio commentary by Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin (1999)
"Evil Lost and Found" 2008 featurette (17:06)
DISC THREE
* The Film (Preview Version, 108:59)
Audio commentary with Orson Welles historians Jonathan Rosenbaum and James Naremore (2008)
"Bringing Evil to Life" 2008 featurette (20:59) weniger