The Scarlet Letter (1995)
When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.
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
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: October 13, 1995
Cast
- Demi Moore - Hester Prynne
- Gary Oldman - Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
- Robert Duvall - Roger Chillingworth
- Lisa Andoh - Mituba
- Edward Hardwicke - Gov. John Bellingham
- Robert Prosky - Horace Stonehall
- Roy Dotrice - Rev. Thomas Cheever
- Joan Plowright - Harriet Hibbons
- Malcolm Storry - Maj. Dunsmuir
- James Bearden - Goodman Mortimer
Screenplay
- Nathaniel Hawthorne (Novel)
- Douglas Day Stewart (Screenplay)
Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Alex Thomson
Editing: Thom Noble
Production: Cinergi Pictures, Lightmotive, Allied Stars, Moving Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, One-Night Stands and Consequences
Keywords
based on novel or book, boston, massachusetts, pregnancy, witch burning, puritan, period drama, extramarital affair, 17th century
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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.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter stars Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, Lisa Andoh, Edward Hardwicke, Robert Prosky.
- How long is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter had a budget of $50M.
- How much did The Scarlet Letter gross?
- The Scarlet Letter grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was The Scarlet Letter produced?
- The Scarlet Letter was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Scarlet Letter?
- The themes of The Scarlet Letter include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, One-Night Stands and Consequences.