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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 of the same title. 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 during the Salem witch trials, the film follows a group of teenage girls who, after getting caught conjuring love spells in the woods, are forced to lie that Satan had "invaded" them, and accuse several innocent people of witchcraft.

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1996 · 2h 3m · Drama · History

TMDB 6.6/10 (568 votes)

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

Directed by Nicholas Hytner

Box office $7M worldwide

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Nicholas HytnerDirector

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

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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 of the same title. 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 during the Salem witch trials, the film follows a group of teenage girls who, after getting caught conjuring love spells in the woods, are forced to lie that Satan had "invaded" them, and accuse several innocent people of witchcraft.

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