The Night of the Hunter
This recurring cycle is an opportunity to watch or re-watch classics from cinema history, or films representative of certain national cinematographies, trends or eras, on the big screen.
A psychopath posing as a preacher seeks to seize a large sum of stolen money, guarded by two children. Mitchum's portrayal of a preacher torn between love and hate, emerging like a childhood nightmare, is an unforgettable performance.
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton was a British and American actor. He was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and first appeared professionally on the stage in 1926. He played a wide range of classical and modern roles both on West End and Off West End, making an impact in Shakespeare at the Old Vic. His acting career took him to Broadway and then Hollywood, where he portrayed everything from monsters and misfits to kings. He earned the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the title character in the historical drama The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933). Over his career, he also received a Grammy Award as well as nominations for two BAFTAs and a Golden Globe. Charles Laughton directed one film, the acclaimed thriller The Night of the Hunter (1955), considered a classic. In his later career, Laughton took up stage directing, notably in the dramas The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and Don Juan in Hell, in which he also starred.
