The Night of the Hunter(1955)
“It’s a hard world for little things.”
Overview
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Director
Charles Laughton
Studio
Paul Gregory Productions
Budget
$795K
Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Preacher Harry Powell
Shelley Winters
as Willa Harper
Lillian Gish
as Rachel Cooper
Billy Chapin
as John Harper
Sally Jane Bruce
as Pearl Harper
James Gleason
as Uncle Birdie Steptoe
Evelyn Varden
as Icey Spoon
Don Beddoe
as Walt Spoon
Peter Graves
as Ben Harper
James Griffith
as District Attorney
Gloria Castillo
as Ruby
Gloria Pall
as Burlesque Dancer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$795K
Production Companies
Paul Gregory Productions • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Night of the Hunter (1955).
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.
Who directed The Night of the Hunter?▼
The Night of the Hunter was directed by Charles Laughton and released in 1955. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Night of the Hunter?▼
The Night of the Hunter has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Night of the Hunter?▼
The cast of The Night of the Hunter includes Robert Mitchum as Preacher Harry Powell, Shelley Winters as Willa Harper, Lillian Gish as Rachel Cooper, Billy Chapin as John Harper, Sally Jane Bruce as Pearl Harper and more.
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