Cast
Demi Moore
as Hester Prynne
Gary Oldman
as Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert Duvall
as Roger Chillingworth
Lisa Andoh
as Mituba
Edward Hardwicke
as Gov. John Bellingham
Robert Prosky
as Horace Stonehall
Roy Dotrice
as Rev. Thomas Cheever
Joan Plowright
as Harriet Hibbons
Malcolm Storry
as Maj. Dunsmuir
James Bearden
as Goodman Mortimer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1995
Runtime2h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes531
DirectorRoland Joffé
WritersDouglas Day Stewart
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Scarlet Letter
About The Scarlet Letter
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.
Directed by Roland Joffé, The Scarlet Letter leans on a strong ensemble — Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1995.
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