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The Crucible
1996
The film adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic, fact-based play, which was a veiled metaphor for the "Red Scare" McCarthy Hearings of the 1950s. Set in 1690s Salem, Massachusetts, the story concerns Abigail (Ryder), a teenager who once had an affair with married farmer John Proctor (Day-Lewis). Their relationship comes to an .. Read more
| Starring | Winona Ryder, Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen |
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| Director | Nicholas Hytner |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Crucible
The film adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic, fact-based play, which was a veiled metaphor for the "Red Scare" McCarthy Hearings of the 1950s. Set in 1690s Salem, Massachusetts, the story concerns Abigail (Ryder), a teenager who once had an affair with married farmer John Proctor (Day-Lewis). Their relationship comes to an end, however, when his wife Elizabeth (Joan Allen) learns about it. One night, in the woods, Abigail and a group of girls undress and engage in a ritualistic ceremony, during which Abigail puts a deadly curse on Elizabeth. But when this revelry is brought to light, the shocked villagers come to believe that Satan is in their town. A witch hunt begins, with arrests, trials and burnings at the stake in store for many of the accused girls. Furthermore, the affair between John and Abigail does not escape scrutiny. Featuring a powerful performance from Paul Scofield as the Judge.
| Starring | Winona Ryder, Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen |
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| Director | Nicholas Hytner |
| Studio | 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 58 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1996 To Rent: DVD: 16 Apr 2004 |
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Powerful historical drama of the power of superstition when allied to the processes of an inquisition, though it has lost some of its contemporary relevance along the way.
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Wonderful
A wonderful re-enactment of Arthur Millers Classic Play.
Highlights the witch hunts of Salem and the McCarthy era in the 1950s very well. - 64500
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- 15 Jan 2005 at 20:14
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Brilliant Film!
An excellent portrayal of the Salem witch trials. Daniel Day Lewis happens to be one of my most favoured actors; and he certainly does not disappoint as John ... read more »
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Almost shocking
I watched this film as I had studied the play many years ago at school. I don't know how true the film is to the original play but I still enjoyed the film... read more »
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Not very Bewitching
I really did not enjoy this film. At times it was badly acted particularly by Rider and the other female 'witnesses'. So much so that some scenes could ... read more »
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The Crucible
The film adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic, fact-based play, which was a veiled metaphor for the "Red Scare" McCarthy Hearings of the 1950s. Set in 1690s Salem, Massachusetts, the story concerns Abigail (Ryder), a teenager who once had an affair with married farmer John Proctor (Day-Lewis). ...
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