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The Night of the Hunter
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The Night of the Hunter

(1955)Directed by Charles Laughton93 minCrime, Drama, Thriller
“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.

Robert Mitchumas Preacher Harry Powell
Shelley Wintersas Willa Harper
Lillian Gishas Rachel Cooper
Billy Chapinas John Harper
Sally Jane Bruceas Pearl Harper
James Gleasonas Uncle Birdie Steptoe
Evelyn Vardenas Icey Spoon
Don Beddoeas Walt Spoon
Peter Gravesas Ben Harper
James Griffithas District Attorney
Gloria Castilloas Ruby
Gloria Pallas Burlesque Dancer
Paul Bryaras Bart (uncredited)
CCCheryl Callawayas Mary
ACAlexander Campbellas Judge
Michael Chapinas Ruby's Boyfriend
RERoy Engelas Sheriff
Kay Lavelleas Miz Cunningham
Frances Morrisas Bart's Wife
RGRudy Germaneas Townsman (uncredited)

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  • @matt watched thisMarch 7, 2025