The Night of the Hunter (1955)
The Night of the Hunter is a 1955 crime movie directed by Charles Laughton, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish.
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Quick answers
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 on 26 July 1955.
How long is The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter runs 1h 33m.
Who made The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter was directed by Charles Laughton.
Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Night of the Hunter
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
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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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