Greatest Movie Scenes #31 - TOUCH OF EVIL

Posted by Matt Holmes

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The movie in question is Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil, and the scene chosen as this week’s feature is the amazing tracking shot that opens the film.

This technique has been much copied and replicated in the many years since this classic was released, but never bettered.

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2 Comments »

  1. Oh this scene is one of my favorites too, amazing film work, So glad I can say I’ve seen this film on the big screen!

    Comment by cat | February 19, 2007
  2. Touch of evil opening shot Youtube video available HERE

    Comment by GreatestFilmScenes | October 26, 2008

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