MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1955 โบ The Night of the Hunter
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Cast
Robert Mitchumas Preacher Harry Powell
Billy Chapinas John Harper
Sally Jane Bruceas Pearl Harper
Lillian Gishas Rachel Cooper
Shelley Wintersas Willa Harper
James Gleasonas Uncle Birdie Steptoe
Evelyn Vardenas Icey Spoon
Peter Gravesas Ben Harper
Don Beddoeas Walt Spoon
Gloria Castilloas Ruby
James Griffithas District Attorney
Gloria Pallas Burlesque Dancer
Paul Bryaras Bart (uncredited)
Cheryl Callawayas Mary
Facts
| Release date | July 26, 1955 |
| Runtime | 93 min (1h 33m) โ about the same as the 1955 average of 102 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $795,000 |
| IMDb | tt0048424 |
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Questions
How long is The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is The Night of the Hunter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,910 votes, which places it #2 of 13 films released in 1955 in this index (top 92%) and #75 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter was directed by Charles Laughton.
Who stars in The Night of the Hunter?
Robert Mitchum as Preacher Harry Powell; Billy Chapin as John Harper; Sally Jane Bruce as Pearl Harper; Lillian Gish as Rachel Cooper; Shelley Winters as Willa Harper; James Gleason as Uncle Birdie Steptoe.
What is The Night of the Hunter rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Night of the Hunter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/76825.