TCM Schedule for Sunday August 6 - Summer Under the Stars: Robert Mitchum

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TCM's August star filled salute continues with Robert Mitchum in the spotlight.

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6:00 AM LOCKET, THE ( 1946)
A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters. Dir: John Brahm Cast: Laraine Day , Brian Aherne , Robert Mitchum . 85 mins, CC,

7:30 AM WHEN STRANGERS MARRY ( 1944)
After a whirlwind romance, a small-town girl suspects she¿s married a murderer. Dir: William Castle Cast: Dean Jagger , Kim Hunter , Robert Mitchum . BW- 67 mins, CC,

9:00 AM CROSSFIRE ( 1947)
A crusading district attorney investigates the murder of a Jewish man. Dir: Edward Dmytryk Cast: Robert Young , Robert Mitchum , Robert Ryan . BW- 86 mins, CC,

10:30 AM HOLIDAY AFFAIR ( 1949)
A young widow is torn between a boring businessman and a romantic ne'er-do-well. Dir: Don Hartman Cast: Robert Mitchum , Janet Leigh , Wendell Corey . BW- 87 mins, CC,

12:00 PM HIS KIND OF WOMAN ( 1951)
A deported gangster causes problems for guests at a Mexican resort. Dir: John Farrow Cast: Robert Mitchum , Jane Russell , Vincent Price . BW- 120 mins, CC,

2:15 PM ANGEL FACE ( 1953)
An unscrupulous woman murders her loved ones for profit. Dir: Otto Preminger Cast: Robert Mitchum , Jean Simmons , Mona Freeman . BW- 91 mins, CC,

4:00 PM STORY OF G.I. JOE, THE ( 1945)
War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins an Army platoon during World War II to learn what battle is really about. Dir: William A. Wellman Cast: Burgess Meredith , Robert Mitchum , Freddie Steele . BW- 109 mins, CC,

6:00 PM WONDERFUL COUNTRY, THE ( 1959)
A hired gun falls for a Texas Ranger's wife. Dir: Robert Parrish Cast: Robert Mitchum , Julie London , Gary Merrill . C- 98 mins, CC,

8:00 PM NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, THE ( 1955)
A bogus preacher marries an outlaw's widow in search of the man's hidden loot. Dir: Charles Laughton Cast: Robert Mitchum , Shelley Winters , Lillian Gish . BW- 93 mins, CC,

10:00 PM OUT OF THE PAST ( 1947)
A private eye becomes the dupe of a homicidal moll. Dir: Jacques Tourneur Cast: Robert Mitchum , Jane Greer , Kirk Douglas . BW- 97 mins, CC,

12:00 AM THUNDER ROAD ( 1958)
A fast-driving moonshiner locks horns with a Chicago gangster. Dir: Arthur Ripley Cast: Robert Mitchum , Gene Barry , Jacques Aubochon . BW- 93 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

2:00 AM ENEMY BELOW, THE ( 1957)
During World War II, an American destroyer meets a German U-Boat. Dir: Dick Powell Cast: Robert Mitchum , Curt Jurgens , Al Hedison . C- 98 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

4:00 AM GOING HOME ( 1971)
An ex-convict who killed his wife while drunk tries to re-build his relationship with his son. Dir: Herbert B. Leonard Cast: Robert Mitchum , Brenda Vaccaro , Jan-Michael Vincent . C- 97 mins, CC,

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1. 8:00 PM NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, THE ( 1955)

This is the gem in this series, although they're all good.

"Night of the Hunter" is notable for several reasons. First, it's the only movie directed by Charles Laughton. He gave up directing reportedly because this film didn't get the critical acclaim it enjoys today although it could also be because he much preferred working on stage productions rather than film.

Second, The cinematography is almost hypnotically breathtaking, especially during the children's trip down the river.

After watching this movie, one must feel that we lost many other such masterpieces crafted by Laughton had he not stopped directing.

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2. "Out of the Past" "Enemy Below"

Out of the Past is pretty incredible as film noir goes. The acting is top notch with Kirk Douglas, Mitchum, and Jane Greer all turning in fine performances. Douglas is notably chilling. The B/W cinematography is first rate.

Enemy Below is notable for a variety of reasons. First, it was directed by Dick Powell. Acting is good, as is the tense plot. But most of all, it was remade as Star Trek episode Balance of Terror which in the lore of the original Star Trek series had notable firsts. It introduced Romulans to the story line. It was also the debut of actor Mark Lenard to the series as the Romulan captain. Of course, Lenard would return as Spock's father Sarek in several episodes and numerous of the films. It was his iconic role. But first he was a Romulan.

Enemy Below trailer:

Balance of Terror trailer: