Scharlachrote Buchstabe, Der 1973

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. A vigorous older stranger arrives, recognized by Hester but unknown to others as her missing husband. He poses as Chillingworth, a doctor, watching Hester and searching out the identity of her lover. His eye soon rests on Dimmesdale, a young overwrought pastor. Enmity grows between the two men; Chillingworth applies psychological pressure, and the pastor begins to crack. A ship stops in Salem, and Hester sees it as a providential refuge for her daughter, herself, and her lover. But will Dimmesdale flee with her?

Cast:

Senta Berger
Hester Prynne 

Hans Christian Blech
Roger Chillingworth 

Lou Castel
Rev. Dimmesdale 

Rüdiger Vogler
The Sailor 

Yelena Samarina
Mistress Hibbins, the daughter of Gov. Bellingham 

Yella Rottländer
Pearl 

• The Scarlet Letter