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Robert Mitchum in The Night of the Hunter

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

also starring
Shelley Winters Lillian Gish
Before being arrested for murder, Ben Harper is able to tell his two children where he has hidden a large sum of stolen money. The children are sworn to secrecy but they soon find themselves terrorised by the frightening figure of Ben's ex-cell-mate, Harry Powell — a psychopathic preacher, portrayed by Robert Mitchum.
Screenplay by JAMES AGEE
Based on a novel by DAVIS GRUBB Produced by PAUL GREGORY
Directed by CHARLES LAUGHTON
9 FILMS: page 16

Contributors

Unknown:
Shelley Winters
Unknown:
Lillian Gish
Unknown:
Ben Harper
Unknown:
Robert Mitchum.
Unknown:
James Agee
Novel By:
Davis Grubb
Produced By:
Paul Gregory
Directed By:
Charles Laughton
Preacher Harry Powell:
Robert Mitchum
Willa Harper:
Shelley Winters
Rachel:
Lillian Gish
Joey:
Evelyn Varden
Ben Harper:
Peter Graves
John:
Billy Chapin
Birdie:
James Gleason
Walt:
Don Beddoe
Ruby:
Gloria Castilo
Source: Radio Times

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