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The Night of the Hunter

The Night of the Hunter

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Night of the Hunter
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1955-07-27
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Rating: 7.9/10 (1659 votes)
  • Budget: $795,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paul Gregory Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.5941
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

as Preacher Harry Powell

Billy Chapin

Billy Chapin

as John Harper

Sally Jane Bruce

Sally Jane Bruce

as Pearl Harper

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

as Willa Harper

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

as Rachel Cooper

James Gleason

James Gleason

as Uncle Birdie Steptoe

Evelyn Varden

Evelyn Varden

as Icey Spoon

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

as Walt Spoon

Peter Graves

Peter Graves

as Ben Harper

James Griffith

James Griffith

as District Attorney

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Trailers & Clips

The Night of the Hunter (Modern Trailer)

Three Reasons: The Night of the Hunter

Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Night of the Hunter?

The Night of the Hunter is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1955-07-27.

Who are the main actors in The Night of the Hunter?

The main cast includes Robert Mitchum, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, .

Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Night of the Hunter is available.

Is The Night of the Hunter based on a true story?

It’s a hard world for little things.

What is the IMDb rating of The Night of the Hunter?

The Night of the Hunter has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 based on 1659 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Night of the Hunter?

The movie had a production budget of $795,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Night of the Hunter?

The soundtrack was composed by Paul Gregory Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Night of the Hunter filmed?

The Night of the Hunter was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Night of the Hunter?

The total runtime of The Night of the Hunter is 93 minutes.

Is The Night of the Hunter suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Night of the Hunter?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Night of the Hunter.

Does The Night of the Hunter have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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