The Night of the Hunter

Name: The Night of the Hunter
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd
SKU: 9780851708225
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By Simon Callow

Series: BFI Film Classics

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The Night of the Hunter explores Charles Laughton's sole venture as a film director, delving into the rich symbolism of the movie. Key elements such as Willa, found with her throat cut in the Model-T Ford, and the ominous figure of the Preacher evoke a powerful and haunting narrative.
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This insightful examination will appeal to enthusiasts of film studies, students of cinematic symbolism, and admirers of Charles Laughton's unique directorial work.

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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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.

Series: BFI Film Classics

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Simon Callow offers a well-informed analysis, demonstrating a deep understanding of the film's textual layers and its context. The book also highlights the remarkable performances of the child actors, as noted by Filmwerk.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780851708225

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BFI Publishing

Illustration: illustrated

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 80

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: BFI Film Classics Simon Callow

About the Author

In addition to his distinguished career in the theater, Simon Callow has appeared in the films Amadeus, A Room with A View, and Four Weddings and a Funeral. He is also the author of Charles Laughton: A Difficult Actor, Shooting the Actor, and Orson Welles. He lives in London, England.