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The Night of the Hunter
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In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
July 26, 1955 · Directed by Charles Laughton
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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.
Runtime1h 33m
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