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The Night of the Hunter
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Night of the Hunter
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Simon Callow
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| Series | BFI Film Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:80 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 135 |
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| Category/Genre | Film theory and criticism
Film scripts and screenplays |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780851708225
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| Classifications | Dewey:791.4372 |
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| Illustrations |
illustrated
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
BFI Publishing
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| Publication Date |
1 December 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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.
Author Biography
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.
ReviewsSimon 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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