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What is the opening tracking shot in Touch of Evil known for?
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The opening tracking shot in the 1958 film Touch of Evil is widely celebrated as one of the greatest long takes in the history of film. It is recognized as a prime example of the dazzling camerawork that characterizes the movie, which was written and directed by Orson Welles.123