The Scarlet Letter (1973)

Synopsis: Spanish/German adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel. In the 1660s, the married Hester Prynne is strongly attracted to Pastor Arthur Dimmesdale. So when Hester's husband Roger is... Spanish/German adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel. In the 1660s, the married Hester Prynne is strongly attracted to Pastor Arthur Dimmesdale. So when Hester's husband Roger is reported dead, she and Arthur indulge in one night of hot sex... in a pile of grain. Hester becomes pregnant with Arthur's baby, and the rigid Puritan authorities throw her in jail until the baby's birth. After her release, she must endure more shame by wearing a scarlet "A" (for adultery) on her clothing at all times. Furthermore, it turns out that Roger still lives and, furious at his wife's infidelity, desires revenge. Will Hester, Arthur and their child ever live as a happy family? Or will Roger succeed in destroying their lives? [More]

Starring: Senta Berger, Lou Castel, Hans-Christian Blech

Starring: Senta Berger, Lou Castel, Hans-Christian Blech

Director: Wim Wenders

Director: Wim Wenders

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