The Night of the Hunter
The Night of the Hunter
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Summary
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
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780851708225 |
| ISBN 10 | 0851708226 |
| Title | The Night of the Hunter |
| Author | Simon Callow |
| Series | Bfi Film Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| 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. |
| Note | Unavailable |