![]() It wasn't just the awesome acting that won me over, but the authentic Old English dialog, the somewhat grainy cinematography (which provided an uneasy feeling in viewing the town of Salem), and wonderful sets and costumes that really made this a classic for me, and my all-time favorite movie. In his many years he's been involved in numerous court cases and lawsuits, and therefore knows the law inside and out. Her portrayal of the honest and saintly Elizabeth Proctor (not fake innocence, like Abigail's) was touching and a bit heart-wrenching toward the end (won't give that away here). THE CRUCIBLE GILES COREY He is in his early 80s at the time of the trials. A farmer who owns a farm near Salem, Giles is an old man and somewhat of a rascal, but also very brave and moral at heart. Joan Allen's Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress was not undeserved. She becomes infatuated with John Proctor, a married man and a bit of an outcast to their society, and is willing to do anything and everything to 'obtain' him, if you will. In the play, Giles Corey accuses Putnam of prodding his daughter Ruth to accuse residents of Salem who have crossed him. Arguments flare up and Giles Corey is arrested. Gardner of Nantucket who had been his acquaintance: but. Abt noon, at Salem, Giles Corey was pressed to death for standing mute Much pains was used with him two days one after another by ye court & Capt. His entry for 19 September 1692 reads: Monday Sept-19th 1692. Winona Ryder turns in a beautiful performance as the disturbed and tragic Abigail Williams: a Puritain orphan raised by her super-strict, brutal, and overall villainous uncle. Parris and Hathorne deem the deposition illegal and they mean to question everyone who signed it. Sewall kept a journal from 1673 until a few months before his death in 1730. He is simply perfect, from his bitter, withdrawn opening few lines to when he is accused of witchcraft by his former adulterous-and scorned-lover (Winona Ryder) and begins passionately fighting for his very life and existence-and, of course, his name. With that being said, The Crucible completely blows me away with its virtually flawless cinematic achievements! Daniel Day-Lewis is absolutely superb as John Proctor there is no other way to put it. And I also happen to be a very critical person of most films.
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