The Crucible (1996) - Nicholas Hytner | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie (original) (raw)

Directed by Nicholas Hytner

Release Date - Nov 27, 1996 | Run Time - 124 min. | Countries - United States of America | MPAA Rating - PG-13

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The Crucible is a 1996 American historical drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Arthur Miller, based on his 1953 play. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis as John Proctor, Winona Ryder as Abigail Williams, Paul Scofield as Judge Thomas Danforth, Joan Allen as Elizabeth Proctor, and Bruce Davison as Reverend Samuel Parris. Set in 1692 during the Salem witch trials, the film follows a group of teenage girls who, after getting caught performing a ritual in the woods, band together and falsely accuse several of the townspeople of witchcraft.

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17th Century, Abigail Williams, Art/Music, Curse, Literary, Madness Of King George, Massachusetts, Myths/Legends/Magic, Passion, Redemption, Salem, Salem Massachusetts, Salem Witch Trials, Spiritual/Religious, Supernatural/Monsters, True Stories, Witch, Witchcraft

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Based On: based on plays, The Crucible
Narrative Location: Salem
Subject: capital punishment, Salem witch trials

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As Bruxas de Salém

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La chasse aux sorcières

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Las brujas de Salem

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The Crucible

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Vrajitoarele din Salem

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