What Is The Difference Between The Crucible Play And Movie

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“The Crucible” is an outstanding story relating to the history of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Because this piece of literature written by Arthur Miller is so popular, it was made into a movie, and also a written play. To solve issues resulting in which version of “The Crucible” is better; this is why the movie is. The movie has wonderful production and characters within the movie, outstanding direction in terms of showing the plot of the story, and show stopping characters that really bring the story to life.
The Crucible”, written by Arthur Miller has the general topic of the Salem Witch Trials. This movie has many twists, turns, and surprises throughout the whole movie.Characters within the movie do an amazing job with carrying out the historical plot to the story. Characters like Paul Scofield playing Judge Danforth, Joan Allen as Elizabeth Proctor, and Daniel Day-Lewis as John Proctor are three characters that really come to mind when you think about “The Crucible”. Joan Allen has won three out of the four awards “The Crucible” was given. She has won a Critics Choice Award and a SEFCA Award for “Best Supporting Actress” (IMDb 1). She was also given an Empire award in 1998 for “Best Actress” (IMDb 1). Paul Scofield has won an award for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role” from BAFTA Film Awards in 1997. All of …show more content…

In fact, the movie itself has been nominated for twenty-nine awards and winning four of them (IMDb1). Some of those nominations include 2 “Best Picture” from OFTA and SEFCA awards (IMDb 1). These nominations and winnings are incredible achievements the film has won. Nicholas Hytner is very notable for his work in direction. He has directed movies like “The Lady in the Van” and “The History Boys” (IMDb 1). He has also won a Tony Award for “Best Direction of a Play” with the movie “History of the Boys” (IMDb 1). His contribution to “The Crucible” helped make the movie just much

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