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The Scarlet Letter

starring: Josef Sommer, Meg Foster, Elisa Erali, John Heard, Ralph Drischell
directed by: Rick Hauser

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
EAN: 9781578079742
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 1578079748
Label: Wgbh Boston
Manufacturer: Wgbh Boston
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Wgbh Boston
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 04, 2003
Running Time: 240 minutes
Sales Rank: 4411
Studio: Wgbh Boston
Theatrical Release Date: April 02, 1979



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An adaptation of the Hawthorne classic about a young woman who is condemned to wear a scarlet A on her breast for the sin of adultery earning the ridicule and condemnation of the Puritan townsfolk around her. This production stars Meg Foster Kevin Conway and John Heard (HOME ALONE) and was directed by Rick Hauser. System Requirements:Run Time: 240 mins Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 783421366794 Manufacturer No: WG36679

Amazon.com:
In 1979, when most literary programs were being produced in the U.K., Boston public television station WGBH decided to produce a homegrown literary classic for its viewers. The result is this thoughtful four-episode adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. Meg Foster brings a quiet strength to Hester Prynne, the adulteress condemned by 17th-century Puritan laws to wear a scarlet 'A' for the rest of her life. As her partner in crime, the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, John Heard writhes in private torment most convincingly. Kevin Conway completes this grim triangle as the mysterious, maleficent Roger Chillingworth. The costumes and scenery are simple, so as not to detract from the dialogue as each character grapples with the meaning of sin, forgiveness, and redemption. Students who struggle with the novel may find this video to be a more palatable version of the story--and a more faithful adaptation than the 1995 film starring Demi Moore. The video also includes three behind-the-scenes interludes: a discussion of the set design, the filming of a market scene, and an interview with Kevin Conway. --Larisa Lomacky Moore



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The Scarlett Letter
Thank you for sending "The Scarlet Letter" to me so quickly! I would highly recommend doing business ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Hawthorn's Scarlet Letter......an interesting metaphor for it's time......
Hawthorn's Scarlet Letter is well played in this rendition of the TV series. There are many metaphors....the ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - It's the right story,BUT the production value is intolerable
Recently, I have been reading and viewing Nathaniel Hawthorne's works.I also,though,am very much a part of the ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The Scarlet Letter
Follows the book really well. Great for kids who are reading the book in English.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - This is the novel brought to life.
If you want to truly experience Hawthorne's work, this version is for you. In contrast, the Demi Moore version ... Read More

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