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The Night of the Hunter · 1955

The Night of the Hunter (1955) is a Crime / Drama / Thriller film directed by Charles Laughton, starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish.

CrimeDramaThriller

Overview

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

Cast

Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce, James Gleason, Evelyn Varden, Don Beddoe

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Frequently asked

What is "The Night of the Hunter" about?

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

When was "The Night of the Hunter" released?

The Night of the Hunter was released in 1955.

Who stars in "The Night of the Hunter"?

The cast includes Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin.