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One of the best film-noir movies ever made.

Another masterful performance from Orson Wells. One of the best releases I’ve seen and would recommend it wholeheartedly!

What a great gem this film is. The last Orson Welles Hollywood movie he made and what a cracker it is. Starring not only Orson himself but also Charlton Heston both cops on different sides of the border and add to that another great talent, Marlene Dietrich, and your bound to have a film that will stand out. This package contains five variations of the movie and is packed with great extras. Very highly recommended for noir fans or simply any fan of Orson Welles' movies. The cinematography is fantastic and the opening scene is a first of its kind and no doubt inspired many movies after it. The "Masters of Cinema" release is certainly fitting for this movie.

Fans of Orson Welles' long neglected noir masterpiece 'TOUCH OF EVIL' will be delighted with this comprehensive Blu Ray release. This excellent two disc package contains no less than five versions of the film each in different formats. As with so much of his work, Welles was unable to properly edit and finish the film to his own satisfaction. The studio took it away from him and re-edited it behind his back. It wasn't until 1998 that the film was reconstructed using a 58 page memo Welles wrote to the studio as a guide providing the closest we will ever get to a Director's Cut. This Blu Ray release contains the 1958 preview version, the original theatrical release and the restored cut of the film. The Blu Ray HD transfer is good although there are numerous glitches on the negative - perhaps not surprising for a film with such a chequered history - but best of all is the excellent HD - 5.1 soundtrack overseen by Walter Murch. It is as clear as a bell with some wonderful background effects that add immacuately to the overall impact of the film. The Special Features are comprehensive including commentaries featuring stars Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh and two documentaries detailing the making of and restoration of the film. There is also a 56 page booklet featuring articles by Welles, Francois Truffaut and others. For those who have been waiting for years for a definitive release for this wonderful film then wait no longer and acquire this excellent blu ray package.