The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter — Plot

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?

• Release date
• March 13, 1973
• Runtime
• 90 min
• Genres
• History, Drama, TV Movie
• Director
• Wim Wenders

The Scarlet Letter — 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 Yella Rottländer Pearl William Layton Gov. Bellingham Alfredo Mayo Gov. Fuller