Showroom Classics: The Night of the Hunter (70th Anniversary) 15

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This film was last shown on 3 April 2025

A tall, handsome 'preacher' - his knuckles eerily tattooed with 'love' and 'hate' - roams the countryside, spreading the gospel... and leaving a trail of murdered women in his wake. To Reverend Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum), the work of the Lord has more to do with condemning souls than saving them, especially when his own interests are involved.

Now his sights are set on $10,000 - and two little children are the only ones who know where it is. 'Chill...dren!' the preacher croons to the terrified boy and girl hiding in the cold, dark cellar... innocent young lambs who refuse to be led astray.

Director
Charles Laughton
Year
1955
Duration
1 hour 33 minutes
Language
English
Cast
Lillian Gish, Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters

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