Night of the Hunter (1991)

A false preacher ingratiates himself with a dead man's family to find where he hid the money from a robbery.

Director:

David Greene

Writers:

Davis Grubb (novel), Edmond Stevens (teleplay)

Stars:

Richard Chamberlain, Diana Scarwid, Amy Bebout

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Chamberlain	...	Harry Powell
Diana Scarwid	...	Willa Harper
Amy Bebout	...	Pearl Harper
Reid Binion	...	John Harper
Ray McKinnon	...	Ben Harper
Mary Nell Santacroce	...	Mrs. Spoon
Burgess Meredith	...	Birdy
Ed Grady	...	Walt
Joe Inscoe	...	Lieutenant
Bobby McLamb	...	Parson
Rich Valliere	...	Store Owner
George Nannarello	...	Bingo Caller
Jeffrey Pillars	...	Mechanic (as Jeff Pillars)
Pat Hall	...	Pentecostal Witness
Dick Olsen	...	Fire Chief

Storyline

A false preacher ingratiates himself with a dead man's family to find where he hid the money from a robbery.

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Plot Keywords:

child in jeopardy | boy in jeopardy | little girl in jeopardy | preacher | murder | 

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Taglines:

He brought God to the community and terror to an innocent family [Video]

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die Nacht des Jägers

Company Credits

Production Co:

Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

At the beginning of the second sequence in the doll factory, when Mrs. Spon approaches Willa to tell her it's lunchtime.

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Connections

Version of The Night of the Hunter (1955)

User Reviews

OK, so it's not Laughton/Mitchum ......

I will begin by stating that the original of this film is one of my all time favourites so have no axe to grind against it. I watched this on TV out of pure curiosity fully expecting to become outraged by its very existence. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. The team behind this have made no attempt to copy the original (wise decision) and have created a stand alone piece of work. Although hampered by an obvious lack of budget the film succeeds in creating a brooding atmosphere of violence and terror, especially in the rain washed opening. Chamberlain, despite looking as if he has been embalmed, gives us a sturdy portrayal of the preacher. Not as psychotic as Mitchum's but an evil, greedy man. The kids are OK too alhtough a little 'cute' at times. The ending is a bit of a let down but it didn't destroy what had gone on before. If you can put the original out of your mind you will be able to enjoy this for what it is. A solid workmanlike version of a rattling good yarn.