The Scarlet Letter

(1995)Directed by Roland Joffé135 min · RDrama, Romance
When intimacy is forbidden and passion is a sin, love is the most defiant crime of all.

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 and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.

Demi Mooreas Hester Prynne
Gary Oldmanas Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Robert Duvallas Roger Chillingworth
Lisa Andohas Mituba
Edward Hardwickeas Gov. John Bellingham
Robert Proskyas Horace Stonehall
Roy Dotriceas Rev. Thomas Cheever
Joan Plowrightas Harriet Hibbons
Malcolm Storryas Maj. Dunsmuir
James Beardenas Goodman Mortimer
Larissa Laskinas Goody Mortimer
Amy Wrightas Goody Gotwick
George Aguilaras Johnny Sassamon
Tim Woodwardas Brewster Stonehall
Joan Gregsonas Elizabeth Cheever
Dana Iveyas Meredith Stonehall
Diane Salingeras Margaret Bellingham
Jocelyn Cunninghamas Mary Rollings
Eric Schweigas Metacomet
Kristin Fairlieas Faith Stonehall
Sarah Campbellas Prudence Stonehall
Judd Jonesas Mr. Bobbin
Anthony Patonas Town Beadle