The Night of the Hunter (1955)

Name: The Night of the Hunter
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1955
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Robert Mitchum, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish

1h 33m United States of America

Crime Drama Thriller

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in West Virginia, "The Night of the Hunter" follows a sinister preacher who embarks on a deadly pursuit of two innocent children. These siblings hold the secret to a hidden fortune, and as they evade the relentless hunter, the tension escalates. With the preacher's chilling charisma and violent intentions, the children must rely on their courage and resourcefulness to survive his menacing chase. The film explores themes of innocence, evil, and the struggle for survival in a world fraught with danger.

Cast

Robert Mitchum Billy Chapin Sally Jane Bruce Shelley Winters Lillian Gish James Gleason Evelyn Varden Don Beddoe Peter Graves James Griffith Gloria Castillo Gloria Pall Paul Bryar Cheryl Callaway Alexander Campbell