The Night of the Hunter
"It’s a hard world for little things."
Originally released in 1955. The Night of the Hunter is a crime/drama film. directed by Charles Laughton.
Starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, and Lillian Gish
Synopsis
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,760 votes)
Budget
$795K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $795,000
Production Companies
- Paul Gregory Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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).
When was The Night of the Hunter released?
The Night of the Hunter was released on July 26, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night of the Hunter?
The main cast of The Night of the Hunter includes Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce.
Is The Night of the Hunter worth watching?
The Night of the Hunter has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,760 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.