The Scarlet Letter
📖 Synopsis
Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes pregnant by a respected reverend. She refuses to divulge the name of the father, is "convicted" of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet "A" until an Indian attack unites the Puritans and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Demi MooreHester Prynne
Gary OldmanRev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert DuvallRoger Chillingworth
Lisa AndohMituba
Edward HardwickeGov. John Bellingham
Robert ProskyHorace Stonehall
Roy DotriceRev. Thomas Cheever
Joan PlowrightHarriet Hibbons
Malcolm StorryMaj. DunsmuirJ
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scarlet Letter about?
- Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes pregnant by a respected reverend. She refuses to divulge the name of the father, is "convicted" of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet "A" until an Indian attack unites the Puritans and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.
- Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter was directed by Roland Joffé.
- When was The Scarlet Letter released?
- The Scarlet Letter was released on October 13, 1995.
- How long is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 2h 15m.
- Where can I track The Scarlet Letter?
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