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The Scarlet Letter (1973)
Der scharlachrote Buchstabe (original title)

78 min  -  Drama | History  -   January 1977 (USA)
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In 17th-century Salem, Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet A because she is an adulteress, with a child out of wedlock... See full summary »

Director:

Wim Wenders

Writers:

Wim Wenders, Tankred Dorst (scenario Der Herr klagt über sein Volk in der Wildnis Amerika), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Senta Berger, Hans Christian Blech and Lou Castel
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Senta Berger ...
Hans Christian Blech Hans Christian Blech ...
Lou Castel ...
Yelena Samarina Yelena Samarina ...
Mistress Hibbins, the daughter of Gov. Bellingham
Yella Rottländer Yella Rottländer ...
Pearl
William Layton William Layton ...
Alfredo Mayo Alfredo Mayo ...
Gov. Fuller
Ángel Álvarez Ángel Álvarez ...
Rev. Wilson
Laura Currie Laura Currie ...
Sarah
Tito García Tito García ...
Church Attendant
Lorenzo Robledo Lorenzo Robledo ...
Captain
Rafael Albaicín Rafael Albaicín ...
Indian
José Villasante José Villasante ...
Shop Owner
Rüdiger Vogler Rüdiger Vogler ...
The Sailor
José Vivó José Vivó
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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? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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17th Century | Adulteress | 1600s | Minister | Colonial America  | See more »

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Drama | History

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Country:

West Germany | Spain

Language:

German

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Also Known As:

A Letra Escarlate See more »

Filming Locations:

Cologne, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany See more »

Box Office

Budget:

DEM 850,000 (estimated)

Gross:

ESP 3,258,945 (Spain)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Elías Querejeta Producciones Cinematográficas S.L., Filmverlag der Autoren, Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Referenced in Easy A (2010) See more »