Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Rosemarie S — 19 Aug 2009

Robert Mitchum & Lillian Gish fantastic...

This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Rosemarie S on 19 Aug 2009.

The Night of the Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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