
Overview:
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.
Revenue:
$10,382,407
Date Released:
10/13/1995

Demi Moore
Hester Prynne

Gary Oldman
Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Robert Duvall
Roger Chillingworth

Lisa Andoh
Mituba

Edward Hardwicke
Gov. John Bellingham