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The Night of the Hunter

1219551h 33mCharles Laughton
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 97

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"It’s a hard world for little things."

In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

CrimeDramaThriller
PrisonRobberyBased On Novel Or BookPsychopathWidowBoatFanaticCountMoneyFilm Noir

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Night of the Hunter (1955) about?

In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

Who stars in The Night of the Hunter?

The Night of the Hunter stars Robert Mitchum (Preacher Harry Powell), Shelley Winters (Willa Harper), Lillian Gish (Rachel Cooper), Billy Chapin (John Harper), Sally Jane Bruce (Pearl Harper). The film was directed by Charles Laughton.

How long is The Night of the Hunter?

The Night of the Hunter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated 12.

Is The Night of the Hunter worth watching?

The Night of the Hunter holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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