Synopsis
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.
Awards
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1995
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Writers
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Box office
- $10,382,407
- Countries
- United States of America
- Languages
- English
- Production
- Cinergi Pictures, Lightmotive, Allied Stars, Moving Pictures
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Cast
Demi MooreNominated
Gary Oldman
Robert DuvallNominated
Lisa Andoh
Edward Hardwicke
Robert Prosky
Roy Dotrice
Joan Plowright
Malcolm Storry- JJames Bearden