Season 1
1979 | 4 Episodes
The Scarlet Letter
Drama
United States
English- 1 Season (4 Episodes)
- 1979 - 1979
- Ended
In 17th century Massachusetts, a married woman (whose husband has been absent for years and his whereabouts unknown) has an affair resulting in a child out of wedlock. The puritanical residents of her town condemn her to carry the Scarlet Letter of shame. Then the husband shows up.
WorldwideWWAbout this title
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 1979
Also Known As: Szkarłatna litera, Der scharlachrote BuchstabeA skarlát betű, The Scarlet Letter, La letra escarlata | See more »
Genres
Plot Keywords
adultery
based on novel or book
infidelity
massachusetts
puritan
miniseries
17th century
female-protagonist
mother-daughter-relationship
husband-wife-relationship
colonial-america
the-letter-a
period-drama
letter
minister
child-born-out-of-wedlock
male-female-relationship
extramarital-affair
tv-mini-series
adulteress
pariah
historical-fiction
sexuality
based-on-novel
Company Credits
Production Co: WGBH
Seasons & Episodes
Awards
Awards & Nominations
Primetime Emmy 1979
Nominee
Winner
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
