Touch of Evil, directed by Orson Welles in 1958, is the second step on our journey through Film Noir. Thorin, Richard, and Monte discuss Welles' spectacular performance as a despicable detective, the racial themes behind the film, the casting of Charlton Heston as a Mexican police officer, and more. They dive into the films theme of the ends justifying the means and the racial commentary on the Mexican-American border as part of this surprisingly deep film.

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