THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER was not appreciated at the time of its initial release. As a result, it remains Charles Laughton's only directorial effort, and a most unique film. It features Robert Mitchum, in a role he was born to play, and he gives perhaps the best performance of his career. The actors, however, take second place to the mood. This film 'feels' different. Laughton's tapestry is part German Expressionism, part American Gothic, and part Charles Laughton's soul.
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