The Scarlet Letter

5.5

90m

1973

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?

Starring

Senta Berger, Hans Christian Blech, Lou Castel, Rüdiger Vogler, Yelena Samarina, Yella Rottländer, William Layton, Alfredo Mayo, Ángel Álvarez, Laura Currie

Directed By

Wim Wenders