Salem Witch Trials (2002): Cast
Salem Witch Trials is a 2002 historical drama directed by Joseph Sargent, starring Shirley MacLaine as Rebecca Nurse, Peter Ustinov and Julian Richings. It runs 4 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 4h (240 min)
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alliance Atlantis
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Salem Witch Trials About?
The premise of Salem Witch Trials without spoilers.
The accusations were baseless, yet the fear was palpable in Salem, Massachusetts. In a town lacking a clear authority, a wave of hysteria swept through, branding neighbors and friends as witches. With little chance to prove innocence, 19 men and women were executed, leaving a lasting scar on American history.
Salem Witch Trials Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- based on true story
- public execution
- public hanging
- wrongful execution
- torture
- prologue and epilogue
- female full rear nudity
- seduction
- petition
- retribution
- public nudity
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- embarrassing nudity
- female rear nudity
- buttock nudity
- reference to the salem witch trials
- hanged to death
- execution by hanging
- land grab
- gallows
- false witness
- land ownership
- falsely accused of witchcraft
- prison cell
- governor
- false accusation
- crushed to death
- colony
- girl
- village
- superstition
- stillborn child
- salem witch trial
- reverend
- religious fanaticism
- religion
- preacher
- prayer
- minister
- mass hysteria
- loss of child
- hysteria
- fire
- faith
- church
- accusation
- 17th century
- 1690s
- witch hunt
- salem massachusetts
Salem Witch Trials Cast & Characters
Shirley MacLaine leads the cast as Rebecca Nurse, with Peter Ustinov as William Stroughton and Julian Richings as Jonathan Walcott. Directed by Joseph Sargent; 61 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Sargent
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Shirley MacLaine as Rebecca Nurse -
Peter Ustinov as William Stroughton -
Julian Richings as Jonathan Walcott -
Jay O. Sanders as Thomas Putnam
Also Starring in Salem Witch Trials
· 57 more- Alan Bates Sir William Phips
- Rebecca De Mornay Elizabeth Parris
- Henry Czerny Samuel Parris
- Kirstie Alley Ann Putnam
- Gloria Reuben Tituba Indian
- Bill Lake Goodman Tarbell
- Colin Fox Israel Porter
- Kristin Booth Lizzy Porter
- David Hemblen John Proctor
- Adrian Hough Ezekiel Godfrey
- Zachary Bennett Joseph Putnam
- Aron Tager Giles Corey
- John Watson Prison Constable
- Katie Boland Annie Putnam
- Ken Kramer Village Man
- Nicky Guadagni Elizabeth Proctor
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- Shannon Lawson Bridget Bishop
- Nancy Beatty Goodwife Porter
- Nadia Litz May Walcott
- Tammy Isbell Susannah Martin
- Amy Stewart Beth Hubbard
- Tannis Burnett Hannah Morse
- Hannah Lochner Dorcas Good
- Chris Benson Sheriff Corwin
- Sophie Bennett Abigail Williams
- Susan Coyne Sarah Good
- Jean Daigle Chief Constable
- Cara Pifko Mary Warren
- Valerie Boyle Second Midwife
- Ned Vukovic Village Constable
- Dixie Seatle Sarah Osborn
- Jackie Laidlaw Lita
- Mairon Bennett Mercy Lewis
- Arlene Mazerolle Lady Phips
- Oliver Becker Samuel Nurse
- Paulette Sinclair Mary Lacey
- Clyde Whitham Hangman
- Araby Lockhart Goodwife Hawley
- Tabitha Lupien Jane Porter
- Marisa McIntyre Afflicted Girl #2
- Desmond Ellis Governor's Assistant
- Bradley Reid Nathaniel Putnam
- David Christo William Proctor
- Heinar Piller Increase Mather
- Scotty Cook Little Boy
- Irene Poole Mary Godfrey
- Lindsay Collins Deliverance Walcott
- Elana Shilling Betty Parris
- Sarah Kanter Afflicted Girl #3
- Philip Shepherd Dr. Griggs
- Tom Bishop Sr. Town Crier
- Anne Anglin Martha Corey
- Jim Feather Village Man
- Megan Bower Enid Porter
- Linda Prystawska Goody Glover
- Anne Page Older Prison Female
- Sheldon Yamkovy Indian Warrior
More from Joseph Sargent
More films directed by Joseph Sargent, best-rated first: White Lightning, Jaws: The Revenge, Sweet Nothing in My Ear and Sybil.
Salem Witch Trials Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Noitavainot” and “Las brujas de Salem”.
- Also known as
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- Noitavainot
- Las brujas de Salem
- As Bruxas de Salem
- Polowanie na czarownice
- Судебный процесс над салемскими ведьмами
- Hekseprocessen I Salem
- A salemi boszorkányper
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Salem Witch Trials FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Salem Witch Trials, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Salem Witch Trials?
Salem Witch Trials runs 4 hours (240 minutes).
When was Salem Witch Trials released?
Salem Witch Trials was released on December 24, 2002.
Who directed Salem Witch Trials?
Salem Witch Trials was directed by Joseph Sargent.
More films by Joseph Sargent Who is in the cast of Salem Witch Trials?
Salem Witch Trials stars Shirley MacLaine as Rebecca Nurse, Peter Ustinov as William Stroughton and Julian Richings as Jonathan Walcott, among 61 credited actors.
Does Salem Witch Trials have a post-credit scene?
No. Salem Witch Trials has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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