The Night of the Hunter

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The Night of the Hunter (1955).

The Night of the Hunter is a 1955 thriller film directed by Charles Laughton. The film stars Robert Mitchum in his iconic role as Reverend Harry Powell, a serial killer whose weapon is a switchblade. The plot follows Powell as he prays on a widow (Shelley Winters) and her two children in order to obtain their late father's hidden $10,000.

The following weapons were used in the film The Night of the Hunter:

Smith & Wesson Model 10

One of the officers arresting Ben Harper carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10.It appears to have a 5 inch barrel.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 5 inch barrel - .38 Special.

The gun is held on Ben Harper.

Remington Model 10

Rachel Cooper (Lillian Gish) owns a Remington Model 10, which she uses for protection.

Remington Model 10 riot version - 12 gauge

Rachel holds the shotgun.

A side-view of the Ithaca 37.