Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Debbie P — 02 May 2009
NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) is one of my all-time favorite movies. It is the only film that Charles Laughton ever directed. Its cast is excellent and unforgettable. The cast includes Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, Shelley Winters and Peter Graves.
Mitchum plays an evil "preacher" who has just been released from prison. He had shared a cell with Graves' character who has confessed that he has $10,000 hidden. Meanwhile, Graves is hanged for his crimes which leaves a door open to opportunity for the preacher to meet and weasle his way into the family and steal the money.
Grave's children know where the money is but the oldest son doesn't like or trust the preacher especially when he marries the mother played by Shelley Winters. (By the way - Winters' death scene in the water is unforgettable).
The children run away and are rescued by a kindly woman who takes in children of need played by the legendary Lillian Gish. I highly recommend this movie.
This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Debbie P on 02 May 2009.
The Night of the Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.
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