The Witches of Salem
Les Sorcières de Salem
Synopsis
Salem 1692. The young Abigail, seduced and abandoned by John Proctor, accuses John's wife of being a witch in revenge. A series of tragic trials soon befall Salem as fear and suspicion blur the lines of reality.
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Die Hexen von Salem (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Simone Signoret
Elizabeth Proctor
Yves Montand
John Proctor
Mylène Demongeot
Abigail Williams
Alfred Adam
Thomas Putnam
Jean Debucourt
Reverend Paris
Raymond Rouleau
Governor Danforth
Pierre Larquey
Francis Nurse
Jean Gaven
Peter Corey
Pascale Petit
Mary Warren
Françoise Lugagne
Jane Putnam
Yves Brainville
Hale
Michel Piccoli
James Putnam
Alexandre Rignault
Willard
Aribert Grimmer
Gilles Corey
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Martha Corey
Coutan-Lambert
Rebecca Nurse
Sabine Thalbach
Kitty
Hans Klering
Field
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 8, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Rouleau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Paul Sartre
- Original Score
- Hanns Eisler, Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Les Sorcières de Salem
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Borderie, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Pathé Consortium Cinéma, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Rouleau
Jean-Paul Sartre, Arthur Miller
Hanns Eisler, Georges Auric
Claude Renoir
Marguerite Renoir
Raymond Borderie, René Bezard, Pierre Cabaud
Department Leadership Roster
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Raymond Rouleau
Director
Jean-Paul Sartre
Screenplay
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Hanns Eisler
Original Music Composer
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Lydia Fiege
Costume Design
Lila de Nobili
Costume Design
Raymond Borderie
Producer
Artur Günther
Production Design
René Moulaert
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witches of Salem
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What is The Witches of Salem about?
Salem 1692. The young Abigail, seduced and abandoned by John Proctor, accuses John's wife of being a witch in revenge. A series of tragic trials soon befall Salem as fear and suspicion blur the lines of reality.
Who directed The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem was directed by Raymond Rouleau.
Who stars in The Witches of Salem?
The principal cast of The Witches of Salem includes Simone Signoret, Yves Montand, Mylène Demongeot, Alfred Adam, Jean Debucourt.
When was The Witches of Salem released and how long is it?
The Witches of Salem was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Witches of Salem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Witches of Salem was composed by Hanns Eisler, Georges Auric.
Is The Witches of Salem based on a book or true story?
The Witches of Salem is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Miller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).