The only feature directed by screen legend Charles Laughton, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) appears on the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest thrillers of all time – and the film’s diabolical Reverend Harry Powell, played by Robert Mitchum, ranks at #29 among the greatest villains to make their mark on the silver screen. THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER also stars AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Lillian Gish.
Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER.
