Crucible, The (1996) USA
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Director:Nicholas Hytner
Studio:20th Century Fox
Producer:David V. Picker, Diana Pokorny, Mitchell Levin, Robert A. Miller
Writer:Arthur Miller
Rated:PG-13
Date Added:2013-06-28
UPC:0024543108252
Price:$9.98
Genre:English films
Release:2004-06-01
Duration:124
Picture Format:Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
Sound:Dolby Surround
Languages:English, French, Spanish
Subtitles:English, Spanish
LAC code:300011064
DVD or VHS:DVD
Original:original
Nicholas Hytner  ...  (Director)
Arthur Miller  ...  (Writer)
 
Daniel Day-Lewis  ...  
Winona Ryder  ...  
Paul Scofield  ...  
Joan Allen  ...  
Bruce Davison  ...  
Andrew Dunn  ...  Cinematographer
Tariq Anwar  ...  Editor
Summary: The Salem witch trials of 1692 are brought vividly to life in this compelling adaptation of Arthur Miller's play, directed by Nicholas Hytner ("The Madness of King George"). A group of teenage girls meet in the woods at midnight for a secret love-conjuring ceremony. While the other girls attempt to cast love spells, Abigail Williams (Winona Ryder) wishes for the death of her former lover's (Daniel Day-Lewis) wife. When their ceremony is witnessed by the town minister, the girls suddenly find themselves accused of witchcraft. Soon the entire village is consumed by cries of witchcraft, and as the hysteria grows, blameless victims are torn from their homes, leading to a devastating climax.