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The Scarlet Letter (1995)
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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.
Cast
Demi Mooreas Hester Prynne
Gary Oldmanas Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert Duvallas Roger Chillingworth
Robert Proskyas Horace Stonehall
Edward Hardwickeas Gov. John Bellingham
Joan Plowrightas Harriet Hibbons
Roy Dotriceas Rev. Thomas Cheever
Larissa Laskinas Goody Mortimer
Amy Wrightas Goody Gotwick
Malcolm Storryas Maj. Dunsmuir
Dana Iveyas Meredith Stonehall
James Beardenas Goodman Mortimer
Lisa Andohas Mituba
Sarah Campbellas Prudence Stonehall
Facts
| Release date | October 13, 1995 |
| Runtime | 135 min (2h 15m) — longer as the 1995 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Western |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $50,000,000 |
| Box office | $10,382,407 (0.2× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0114345 |
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Questions
How long is The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is The Scarlet Letter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 538 votes, which places it #87 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 20%) and #1165 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter was directed by Roland Joffé. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Killing Fields (1984), The Mission (1986).
Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?
Demi Moore as Hester Prynne; Gary Oldman as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale; Robert Duvall as Roger Chillingworth; Robert Prosky as Horace Stonehall; Edward Hardwicke as Gov. John Bellingham; Joan Plowright as Harriet Hibbons.
What is The Scarlet Letter rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Scarlet Letter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/86044.