The Night of the Hunter 1955
“It’s a hard world for little things.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Charles Laughton
- Networks
- Paul Gregory Productions, United Artists
What is The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 26, 1955
- Studios
- Paul Gregory Productions, United Artists
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Paul Gregory Productions, United Artists
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Overview
The Night of the Hunter is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Paul Gregory Productions, United Artists. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A menacing preacher stalks two children in a bleak Depression‑era West Virginia.”
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase between a preacher and children
- Depression‑era setting adds atmospheric depth
- Its dark themes may be unsettling for younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy moody, period thrillers with high tension.
The film contains intense chase scenes and a murderous antagonist, making it unsuitable for very young children.
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What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in Depression‑era West Virginia.
Who is the main antagonist?
A serial‑killing preacher hunts the children.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as crime, drama, and thriller.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 33 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on July 26, 1955.
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