The Witches of Salem (1957)

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Salem 1692. The young Abigail, seduced and abandoned by John Proctor, accuses John's wife of being a witch in revenge. A series of tragic trials soon befall Salem as fear and suspicion blur the lines of reality.

Director: Raymond Rouleau
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 145 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georges Auric, Hanns Eisler
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Marguerite Renoir
Production: Les Films Borderie, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Pathé Consortium Cinéma, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

witch, mccarthy era, anti-communism, devil, salem, massachusetts, witch hunt, denunciation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Witches of Salem about?
Salem 1692. The young Abigail, seduced and abandoned by John Proctor, accuses John's wife of being a witch in revenge. A series of tragic trials soon befall Salem as fear and suspicion blur the lines of reality.
Who directed The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem was directed by Raymond Rouleau.
Who stars in The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem stars Simone Signoret, Yves Montand, Mylène Demongeot, Alfred Adam, Jean Debucourt, Raymond Rouleau.
How long is The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
What genre is The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Witches of Salem produced?
The Witches of Salem was produced in East Germany, France.