The Scarlet Letter(1995)
“When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roland Joffé
Studio
Cinergi Pictures
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Demi Moore
as Hester Prynne
Gary Oldman
as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert Duvall
as Roger Chillingworth
Lisa Andoh
as Mituba
Edward Hardwicke
as Gov. John Bellingham
Robert Prosky
as Horace Stonehall
Roy Dotrice
as Rev. Thomas Cheever
Joan Plowright
as Harriet Hibbons
Malcolm Storry
as Maj. Dunsmuir
James Bearden
as Goodman Mortimer
Larissa Laskin
as Goody Mortimer
Amy Wright
as Goody Gotwick
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Cinergi Pictures • Lightmotive • Allied Stars
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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 and released in 1995. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Scarlet Letter?▼
The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?▼
The cast of The Scarlet Letter includes Demi Moore as Hester Prynne, Gary Oldman as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale, Robert Duvall as Roger Chillingworth, Lisa Andoh as Mituba, Edward Hardwicke as Gov. John Bellingham and more.
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