The Scarlet Letter (1973)
In 17th-century Salem, Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet A because she is an adulteress, with a child out of wedlock. For seven years, she has refused to name the father. A vigorous older stranger arrives, recognized by Hester but unknown to others as her missing husband. He poses as Chillingworth, a doctor, watching Hester and searching out the identity of her lover. His eye soon rests on Dimmesdale, a young overwrought pastor. Enmity grows between the two men; Chillingworth applies psychological pressure, and the pastor begins to crack. A ship stops in Salem, and Hester sees it as a providential refuge for her daughter, herself, and her lover. But will Dimmesdale flee with her?
Director: Wim Wenders
Genre: History, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 13, 1973
Cast
- Senta Berger - Hester Prynne
- Hans Christian Blech - Roger Chillingworth
- Lou Castel - Rev. Dimmesdale
- Rüdiger Vogler - The Sailor
- Yelena Samarina - Mistress Hibbins, the daughter of Gov. Bellingham
- Yella Rottländer - Pearl
- William Layton - Gov. Bellingham
- Alfredo Mayo - Gov. Fuller
- Ángel Álvarez - Rev. Wilson
- Laura Currie - Sarah
Screenplay
- Bernardo Fernández
- Nathaniel Hawthorne (Novel)
- Wim Wenders
- Tankred Dorst (Scenario Writer)
- Ursula Ehler (Scenario Writer)
Music: Jürgen Knieper
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Editing: Peter Przygodda
Production: Filmverlag der Autoren, WDR
Country: Germany, Spain
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Wim Wenders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scarlet Letter about?
- In 17th-century Salem, Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet A because she is an adulteress, with a child out of wedlock. For seven years, she has refused to name the father. A vigorous older stranger arrives, recognized by Hester but unknown to others as her missing husband. He poses as Chillingworth, a doctor, watching Hester and searching out the identity of her lover. His eye soon rests on Dimmesdale, a young overwrought pastor. Enmity grows between the two men; Chillingworth applies psychological pressure, and the pastor begins to crack. A ship stops in Salem, and Hester sees it as a providential refuge for her daughter, herself, and her lover. But will Dimmesdale flee with her?
- Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter was directed by Wim Wenders.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter stars Senta Berger, Hans Christian Blech, Lou Castel, Rüdiger Vogler, Yelena Samarina, Yella Rottländer.
- How long is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Scarlet Letter?
- The Scarlet Letter is a History, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Scarlet Letter produced?
- The Scarlet Letter was produced in Germany, Spain.