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The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
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THE SCARLET LETTER

Der scharlachrote Buchstabe

Directed by Wim Wenders
Spain, West Germany, 1973
Drama, History

Synopsis

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. But when a vigorous stranger arrives and is recognised by Hester as her missing husband, her life will suddenly be overturned.

Synopsis

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. But when a vigorous stranger arrives and is recognised by Hester as her missing husband, her life will suddenly be overturned.