The Scarlet Letter
1973 · 90 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 930 VOTES · DIR. Wim Wenders
Overview
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?
Dialogue Timeline — 663 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:20 The Scarlet Letter
00:07:41 - That whore! - She has brought shame on us all.
00:11:28 Confess and give your child a father.
00:14:13 He will help us, too, to arrive at a just decision.
00:17:46 Never tell anyone l was your husband.
00:21:32 Much less are they allowed to make prophecies in church.
00:24:16 Lies have short legs Lies have short legs
00:26:49 l thought it was now allowed. . .
00:28:36 l am my mother's child, Pearl.
00:30:59 A seven year old child.
00:34:04 l promised my sisters to bring the lovely Hester. They're waiting.
00:36:46 Why do you move in with me?
00:42:37 Hester Prynne. l hear you can tend the sick.
00:45:19 l would only confide in a doctor of souls.
00:47:50 thirteen. . .
00:50:55 to keep us within bounds.
00:58:25 Governor Fuller.
01:00:46 our former relationship.
01:04:32 When do you sail?
01:07:49 Yes?
01:11:33 Pearl.
01:14:56 That is priceless.
01:17:31 l did not resist Satan.
01:24:02 The Scarlet Letter