The Night of the Hunter by Simon Callow

The Night of the Hunter by Simon Callow

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This is an examination of "The Night of the Hunter", Charles Laughton's only outing as a film director. It looks at the symbolism of the piece, at Willa, her throat cut sitting in the Model-T Ford, and the Preacher, a silhouetted threat on the horizon.

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The Night of the Hunter by Simon Callow

This is an examination of "The Night of the Hunter", Charles Laughton's only outing as a film director. It looks at the symbolism of the piece, at Willa, her throat cut sitting in the Model-T Ford, and the Preacher, a silhouetted threat on the horizon.
'Simon Callow..has written the book with with a full understanding of its textuality and with knowledge of its subject...some wonderful performances by the children.' - Filmwerk
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ISBN 13 9780851708225
ISBN 10 0851708226
Title The Night of the Hunter
Author Simon Callow
Series Bfi Film Classics
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2000-12-01
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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