The Witches of Salem
1957, French. Directed by Raymond Rouleau.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Raymond RouleauDirector
- Simone SignoretElizabeth Proctor
- Yves MontandJohn Proctor
- Mylène DemongeotAbigail Williams
- Alfred AdamThomas Putnam
- Jean DebucourtReverend Paris
- Raymond RouleauGovernor Danforth
- Pierre LarqueyFrancis Nurse
- Jean GavenPeter Corey
- Pascale PetitMary Warren
- Françoise LugagneJane Putnam
- Yves BrainvilleHale
- Michel PiccoliJames Putnam
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1957
- Original title
- Les Sorcières de Salem
- Country
- East Germany, France
- Written by
- Jean-Paul Sartre
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What The Witches of Salem is based on
The Witches of Salem is based on Salem Witch Trials, a witch trial and The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
Witch trial
Salem Witch Trials
The Crucible
By Arthur Miller
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The Witches of Salem: quick answers
Is The Witches of Salem worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does The Witches of Salem have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Witches of Salem. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Witches of Salem parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Witches of Salem yet.
Which OTT platform is The Witches of Salem on?
The Witches of Salem isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1957. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Witches of Salem?
If you liked The Witches of Salem, try The Crucible, Song for a Raggy Boy, Spotlight.
Who directed The Witches of Salem?
The Witches of Salem (1957) was directed by Raymond Rouleau and stars Simone Signoret, Yves Montand, Mylène Demongeot.
What is The Witches of Salem based on?
The Witches of Salem is based on Salem Witch Trials, a witch trial and The Crucible by Arthur Miller.