Night of the Hunter, The

Synopsis: Robert Mitchum plays Harry Powell, a self-appointed preacher with ‘LOVE’ and ‘HATE’ tattooed on his knuckles, who travels to a small town in search of his executed cellmate’s stash of cash, under the impression that his two young children know its whereabouts.
The only film directed by actor Charles Laughton and photographed by cinematographer Stanley Cortez THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, was panned by the critics at the time of its original release, but is now regarded as a masterpiece of American cinema.

Arrow’s Blu-Ray release features CHARLES LAUGHTON DIRECTS ‘THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER’: a two-and-a-half-hour documentary on the making of the film featuring outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. Other extras include an archival interview with cinematographer Stanley Cortez, an isolated music and effects soundtrack, and a booklet with writings by film critic David Thomson. This release features the film in its original aspect ratio (1.66:1).
Language: English
Country: United States
Year of production: 1955
Subjects: Film studies
Keywords: cinema - USA; Film directing; Laughton, Charles

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