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Still from The Crucible — The Crucible (1996) — Nicholas HytnerPhotographed by Andrew Dunn

Poster for The Crucible

Nicholas Hytner

The Crucible

English / 1996 / 2h 3m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.27/5·58.3K ratings·12.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.

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Starring Winona Ryder
Position 7
Included in
Witches
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorNicholas Hytner

WriterArthur Miller

CinematographerAndrew Dunn

Composer

EditorTariq Anwar

ProducerRobert A. Miller, David V. Picker

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewisas John Proctor

Winona Ryderas Abigail Williams

Paul Scofieldas Judge Thomas Danforth

Joan Allenas Elizabeth Proctor

Bruce Davisonas Reverend Parris

Rob Campbellas Reverend Hale

Jeffrey Jonesas Thomas Putnam

Peter Vaughanas Giles Corey

Karron Gravesas Mary Warren

Charlayne Woodardas Tituba

Frances Conroyas Ann Putnam

Elizabeth Lawrenceas Rebecca Nurse

George Gaynesas Judge Samuel Sewall

Mary Pat Gleasonas Martha Corey

Robert Breuleras Judge Hathorne

Rachael Bellaas Betty Parris

Ashley Peldonas Ruth Putnam

Tom McDermottas Francis Nurse

John Griesemeras Ezekiel Cheever

Michael Gastonas Marshal Herrick

The Crucible (1996) | Criteria