The Scarlet Letter

Name: The Scarlet Letter
Director: Roland Joffé
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1995
Duration: 2 h 15 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, Lisa Andoh, Edward Hardwicke

When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.

19952h 15m6.1(531 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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…

The Scarlet Letter (1995) is a drama and romance film directed by Roland Joffé. It stars Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, and Robert Duvall. The film runs for 2 hours 15 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 531 votes.

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Director

Roland Joffé

Cast

Demi Moore

Hester Prynne

Gary Oldman

Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Robert Duvall

Roger Chillingworth

Lisa Andoh

Mituba

Edward Hardwicke

Gov. John Bellingham

Robert Prosky

Horace Stonehall

Roy Dotrice

Rev. Thomas Cheever

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Who stars in The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter stars Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, and Lisa Andoh, and was directed by Roland Joffé.

How long is The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes.

When did The Scarlet Letter come out?

The Scarlet Letter was released in 1995.

What genre is The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter is a drama and romance film.

Is The Scarlet Letter worth watching?

The Scarlet Letter holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.