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?
Senta Berger
as Hester Prynne
Hans Christian Blech
as Roger Chillingworth
Lou Castel
as Rev. Dimmesdale
Rüdiger Vogler
as The Sailor
Yelena Samarina
as Mistress Hibbins, the daughter of Gov. Bellingham
Yella Rottländer
as Pearl
William Layton
as Gov. Bellingham
Alfredo Mayo
as Gov. Fuller
Ángel Álvarez
as Rev. Wilson
Laura Currie
as Sarah
Tito García
as Church Attendant
Lorenzo Robledo
as Captain
