The Crucible
dir. Nicholas Hytner
70
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A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.
Critics consensus
This staid adaptation of The Crucible dutifully renders Arthur Miller's landmark play on the screen with handsome production design and sturdy performances, if not with the political anger and thematic depth that earned the drama its reputation.
Directed byNicholas Hytner
StarringDaniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen, Bruce Davison, Rob Campbell
Written byArthur Miller
CinematographyAndrew Dunn
EditingTariq Anwar
MusicGeorge Fenton
The Crucible
1996 · PG-13 · 2h 3m
Drama, History
A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.
Our Verdict
70
Critics Consensus
This staid adaptation of The Crucible dutifully renders Arthur Miller's landmark play on the screen with handsome production design and sturdy performances, if not with the political anger and thematic depth that earned the drama its reputation.
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