The crucible [videorecording] / Twentieth Century Fox presents a Nicholas Hytner film ; a David V. Picker production ; produced by Robert A. Miller and David V. Picker ; directed by Nicholas Hytner ; screenplay by Arthur Miller..
A group of teenage girls meets in the woods at midnight for a secret ceremony. When the ceremony is witnessed by the town minister, the girls are accused of witchcraft. Soon the entire village is consumed by hysteria, and innocent victims are put on trial, leading to a devastating climax.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2011]
- Copyright: copyright 2011
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the play by Arthur Miller.Bonus features: Making-of featurette; A conversation with Daniel Day-Lewis and Arthur Miller featurette; theatrical trailer.Originally produced as a motion picture in 1996.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Main titles -- Secret meeting -- Sickness -- John Proctor -- Accusations -- Judges -- Hysteria -- Arrests -- Taking names -- Mary's deposition -- Goody Proctor's testimony -- To tell the truth -- Hangings -- Confessions -- John's decision -- End titles.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music, George Fenton ; editor, Tariq Anwar ; director of photography, Andrew Dunn.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1), Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby surround sound.
- Language Note:
- In English, dubbed Spanish or dubbed French, with optional subtitles in English or Spanish; closed-captioned in English.
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- Subject:
- Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005 > Film adaptations.
Witch hunting > Massachusetts > Salem > Drama.
Witchcraft > Massachusetts > Salem > Drama.
Salem (Mass.) > History > Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Branch Library | DVD GEN CRU (Text) | 36015000911202 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
A group of teenage girls meets in the woods at midnight for a secret ceremony. When the ceremony is witnessed by the town minister, the girls are accused of witchcraft. Soon the entire village is consumed by hysteria, and innocent victims are put on trial, leading to a devastating climax.
