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The Night of the Hunter
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The Night of the Hunter

1955-07-26 · 93 min · ★ 7.9

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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

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Directors
Charles Laughton
Production companies
Paul Gregory Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 795,000
Revenue
USD 6,750

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumPreacher Harry Powell
Shelley WintersShelley WintersWilla Harper
Lillian GishLillian GishRachel Cooper
Billy ChapinBilly ChapinJohn Harper
Sally Jane BruceSally Jane BrucePearl Harper
James GleasonJames GleasonUncle Birdie Steptoe
Evelyn VardenEvelyn VardenIcey Spoon
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeWalt Spoon
Peter GravesPeter GravesBen Harper
James GriffithJames GriffithDistrict Attorney
Gloria CastilloGloria CastilloRuby
Gloria PallGloria PallBurlesque Dancer
Paul BryarPaul BryarBart (uncredited)
Cheryl CallawayMary
Alexander CampbellJudge
Michael ChapinMichael ChapinRuby's Boyfriend
Roy EngelRoy EngelSheriff
Kay LavelleMiz Cunningham
Frances MorrisFrances MorrisBart's Wife
Rudy GermaneTownsman (uncredited)

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