The Scarlet Letter

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

Original language

German

Spoken languages

german

Countries

Germany, Spain

Production

WDR,Filmverlag der Autoren,Filmverlag der Autoren, WDR

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0069228