Imprisoned with thief Ben Harper, phony preacher Harry Powell learns that Ben has hidden a huge sum of money somewhere near his home. Upon his release, the murderously misogynistic Powell insinuates himself into Ben's home, eventually marrying his widow Willa. Eventually all that stands between Powell and the money are Ben's son and daughter.

• 1 hr 33 min
• Directed by

  Charles Laughton
• Written by James Agee

• Starring

  Robert Mitchum

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  Shelley Winters

  ,

  Lillian Gish

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  Billy Chapin

  ,

  Evelyn Varden

  ,

  Peter Graves

  ,

  James Gleason

  ,

  Sally Jane Bruce

  ,

  Don Beddoe

  ,

  Gloria Castillo

  ,

  Cheryl Callaway

  ,

  Paul Bryar

  ,

  Corey Allen