Touch of Evil

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.