Plot Summary
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?
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Full Cast & Characters
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
Tito García
Church Attendant
Lorenzo Robledo
Captain
Director & Crew
Wim Wenders
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The Scarlet Letter?
It has a TMDB rating of 5.4/10 based on 26 votes.
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter was directed by Wim Wenders and released in 1973.
How long is The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1973-03-13
- Status
- Released