The Scarlet Letter

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.

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

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.

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