Ramon Miguel 'Mike' Vargas quotes from Touch of Evil (1958)

Played by Charlton Heston

View Quote This isn't the real Mexico. You know that. All border towns bring out the worst in a country. I can just imagine your mother's face if she could see our honeymoon hotel.

View Quote There are all kinds of policemen, sir. I don't have to tell you that. A few take bribes... Most are honest, yes, but even some of the honest men abuse their power in other ways.

View Quote Listen, I'm no cop now. I'm a husband! What did you do with her? Where's my wife?

View Quote How can I leave here until my wife's name is clean? Clean!

Other characters in Touch of Evil (1958): Police Captain Hank Quinlan · Susan Vargas · Schwartz · Tana · Uncle Joe Grandi