The Scarlet Letter (1973)
Der scharlachrote Buchstabe (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 30min
- Drama
- Jan 1977 (USA)
- Movie
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...
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| Senta Berger | ... |
Hester Prynne
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| Lou Castel | ... |
Rev. Dimmesdale
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| Yelena Samarina | ... |
Mistress Hibbins, the daughter of Gov. Bellingham
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| Hans Christian Blech | ... |
Roger Chillingworth
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| Alfredo Mayo | ... |
Gov. Fuller
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| Yella Rottländer | ... |
Pearl
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| Ángel Álvarez | ... |
Rev. Wilson
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| Tito García | ... |
Church Attendant
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William Layton | ... |
Gov. Bellingham
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Antonio Orengo |
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José Vivó |
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Rafael Albaicín | ... |
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Antonio Cintado |
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Laura Currie | ... |
Sarah
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Lorenzo Robledo | ... |
Captain
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José Villasante | ... |
Shop Owner
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| Rüdiger Vogler | ... |
The Sailor
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Directed by
| Wim Wenders | ||
Written by
| Tankred Dorst | ... | (scenario Der Herr klagt über sein Volk in der Wildnis Amerika) |
| Ursula Ehler | ... | (scenario Der Herr klagt über sein Volk in der Wildnis Amerika) |
| Bernardo Fernández | ... | (writer) |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne | ... | (novel "The Scarlet Letter") |
| Wim Wenders | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Volker Canaris | ... | producer |
| Peter Schamoni | ... | line producer |
| Joachim von Mengershausen | ... | producer |
| Wim Wenders | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jürgen Knieper | ||
Cinematography by
| Robby Müller | ||
Editing by
| Peter Przygodda | ||
Editorial Department
| Barbara von Weitershausen | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Adolfo Cofiño | ||
| Manfred Lütz | ||
Costume Design by
| Carmen Marín | ||
Makeup Department
| Ingrid Thier | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Peter Genée | ... | production manager |
| Primitivo Álvaro | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bernardo Fernández | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Christian Schubert | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Bischoff | ... | still photographer |
| Martin Schäfer | ... | assistant camera / still photographer |
| Heide M. Weis | ... | still photographer |
Music Department
| Luis de Pablo | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Astrid Graue | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Pablo Martínez | ... | production assistant |
| Thomas Schamoni | ... | technique |
| Christian Brückner | ... | voice dubbing: Lou Castel (uncredited) |
| Wolfgang Hess | ... | voice dubbing: Alfredo Mayo (uncredited) |
| Erik Jelde | ... | voice dubbing: Ángel Álvarez (uncredited) |
| Helga Trümper | ... | voice dubbing: Yelena Samarina (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Elías Querejeta Producciones Cinematográficas
- Filmverlag der Autoren
- Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
- Wim Wenders Stiftung
Distributors
- Filmverlag der Autoren (1973) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Bauer International (1977) (United States) (subtitled)
- Europa Filmes (2007) (Brazil) (DVD) (Portuguese subtitles)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Leader Music (2012) (Argentina) (DVD) (as Leader Vision)
- Leopardo Filmes (2019) (Portugal)
- Pacific Arts (video)
- Ripley's Film (2006) (Italy)
- Ripley's Home Video (2005) (Italy) (DVD)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- VIGGO (2015) (Italy)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1973) (Spain)
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Storyline
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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?
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Box Office
| Budget | DEM850,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | By his comments on the DVD, director Wim Wenders said that he was very unsatisfied with this movie, although he liked the novel. At first, Wenders was unhappy because it was filmed on locations in Spain instead of Massachussets (USA). and he also said that he was too young and not prepared, in 1971, to make a period movie taking place in the 16th century. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years (2007). See more » |