
The Scarlet Letter
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March 13, 1973
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History, Drama
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?
Featured Crew
Wim Wenders
Director
Bernardo Fernández
Writer
Jürgen Knieper
Original Music Composer
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Cast

Senta Berger
Hester Prynne

Hans Christian Blech
Roger Chillingworth

Lou Castel
Rev. Dimmesdale

Rüdiger Vogler
The Sailor

Yelena Samarina
Mistress Hibbins, the daughter of Gov. Bellingham