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The Crucible (1996)
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen
6.8
71%Runtime123 min
RatingPG-13
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 1996 film The Crucible, directed by Nicholas Hytner, has received a generally positive critical reception. While not universally acclaimed, the film has been praised for its dramatic adaptation of the classic play. The Crucible has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and a 71% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating solid audience reception.
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Directed by Nicholas Hytner, The Crucible (1996) is a powerful historical drama that delves into the dark heart of the Salem Witch Trials through the riveting performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder. With its nuanced exploration of mass hysteria, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of unchecked accusation, this film offers a captivating and thought-provoking viewing experience for fans of character-driven period pieces.
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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 in his final live-action film role 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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