The Crucible is a 1996 movie that revolves around a Salem resident who tries to frame her ex-lover’s wife for being a witch during the 1692 witchcraft trials. The movie, directed by Nicholas Hytner, stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, and Paul Scofield. Through this article, we explore where the film was shot, who played each character, and intriguing facts about the movie and its making.
Where it Filmed?
Filming for The Crucible took place at various locations and spanned from September 11, 1995, to November 18, 1995. Here are the filming locations:
- House of Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Rebecca Nurse House at 149 Pine Street, Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
- Plimouth Plantation at 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
- “Old” United Shoe Factory at 181 Elliott Street, Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
- Hog Island, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Daniel Day-Lewis | John Proctor |
| Winona Ryder | Abigail Williams |
| Paul Scofield | Judge Thomas Danforth |
| Joan Allen | Elizabeth Proctor |
| Bruce Davison | Reverend Parris |
| Rob Campbell | Reverend Hale |
| Jeffrey Jones | Thomas Putnam |
| Peter Vaughan | Giles Corey |
| Karron Graves | Mary Warren |
| Charlayne Woodard | Tituba |
| Frances Conroy | Ann Putnam |
| Elizabeth Lawrence | Rebecca Nurse |
| George Gaynes | Judge Samuel Sewall |
| Mary Pat Gleason | Martha Corey |
| Robert Breuler | Judge Hathorne |
| Rachael Bella | Betty Parris |
| Ashley Peldon | Ruth Putnam |
| Tom McDermott | Francis Nurse |
| John Griesemer | Ezekiel Cheever |
| Michael Gaston | Marshal Herrick |
| William Preston | George Jacobs |
| Ruth Maleczech | Goody Osborne |
| Sheila Pinkham | Goody Good |
| Peter Maloney | Dr. Griggs |
| Kali Rocha | Mercy Lewis |
| Taylor Stanley | Joanna Preston |
| Lian-Marie Holmes | Deliverance Fuller |
| Jessie Kilguss | Debra Flint |
| Simone Marean | Rachel Buxton |
| Amee Gray | Lydia Sheldon |
| Anna V. Boksenbaum | Sarah Pope |
| Mary Reardon | Esther Wilkens |
| Alexander Streit | Joseph Proctor |
| Michael McKinstry | Daniel Proctor |
| Dorothy Brodesser | Mrs. Griggs |
| Dossy Peabody | Goody Sibber |
| Mara Clark | Goody Barrow |
| Jane Pulkkinen | Goody Bellows |
| Katrina Nevin | Dorcas Bellows |
| Will Lyman | Isaiah Goodkind |
| Karen MacDonald | Townswoman |
| Sheila Ferrini | Townswoman |
| June Lewin | Townswoman |
| Ken Cheeseman | Goat Owner |
| Steven Ochoa | Putnam’s Servant |
| Paul Bronk | Village Elder (uncredited) |
| Mark Grant | Villager (uncredited) |
| Melanie Hardy | Young villager (uncredited) |
| Duncan B. Putney | Danforth’s Footman (uncredited) |
| Dale Resteghini | Screaming Villager (uncredited) |
| J.T. Turner | Lout (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The original title of the movie is क्रूसिबल (1996).
- The runtime of the movie is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
- The film was released on November 27, 1996, in the USA.
- The leading actors were Daniel Day-Lewis (playing John Proctor), Winona Ryder (playing Abigail Williams), and Paul Scofield (playing Judge Thomas Danforth).
- The film was nominated for 2 Oscars. It won 4 other awards and received 27 other nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: House of Seven Gables, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5216942
- Longitude: -70.8834888
- Place ID: ChIJYza_FmgU44kRoW-cra6Ow0Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 115 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rebecca Nurse House – 149 Pine Street, Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5584704
- Longitude: -70.95028789999999
- Place ID: ChIJEY0BR9QT44kR9drmXffKbC0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 149 Pine St, Danvers, MA 01923, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Plimouth Plantation – 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 41.9380991
- Longitude: -70.6253663
- Place ID: ChIJr2xhnIK65IkRj4ZVG25aHN8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: “Old” United Shoe Factory – 181 Elliott Street, Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5565541
- Longitude: -70.88675719999999
- Place ID: ChIJm-mWtqMW44kRetliRPJH1A8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 181 Elliott St, Beverly, MA 01915, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Hog Island, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.6791832
- Longitude: -70.8411558
- Place ID: ChIJZ-94CzUf44kRs3TAAnkOM1g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ipswich, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
