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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 5.4/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 13% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.1/10544 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 45 | 100% |
Key crew
- Roland JofféDirector
- Douglas Day StewartScreenplay
- John BarryOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Demi MooreHester Prynne
- Gary OldmanRev. Arthur Dimmesdale
- Robert DuvallRoger Chillingworth
- Lisa AndohMituba
- Edward HardwickeGov. John Bellingham
- Robert ProskyHorace Stonehall
- Roy DotriceRev. Thomas Cheever
- Joan PlowrightHarriet Hibbons
- Malcolm StorryMaj. Dunsmuir
- James BeardenGoodman Mortimer
- Larissa LaskinGoody Mortimer
- Amy WrightGoody Gotwick
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