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A policeman's job is only easy in a police state. That's the whole point, Captain. Who's the boss, the cop or the law?

Mike Vargas

Touch of Evil · 1958

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Rule of law Police

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Film noir Crime drama (film)Crime drama

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Film

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1958

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Mike Vargas

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Touch of Evil. Directed by Orson Welles, Universal-International, 1958.

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