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It's a dirty job, enforcing the law; but, it's what we're supposed to be doing, isn't it?

Mike Vargas

Touch of Evil · 1958

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Law enforcement Rule of law Law

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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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