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The Scarlet Letter

★ 5.5 (22 votes) | 1973 | 1h 30m
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Overview

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?

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date March 13, 1973
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production Filmverlag der Autoren, WDR

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