Tracking ‘Touch’

The continuous takes in Adolescence were possible thanks to digital technology. A couple of much older examples come to mind, from when movies were shot on 10-minute reels of film.

Hitchcock’s Rope is a rather modest example, because it was filmed on a single interior set. The exterior tracking shot that starts Welles’ Touch of Evil is much more impressive.

My only problem with this movie is the casting of Charlton Heston. Richardo Montalban was the obviously better choice for the role.