
Film
The Wicker Man
1973· R· 1h 33m· Horror
“Flesh to touch...Flesh to burn! Don't keep the Wicker Man waiting!”
Neil Howie, a devout police sergeant, voyages to the enigmatic Summerisle in search of a missing girl whose existence is denied by its inhabitants. As he delves into the mystery, Howie's rigid faith encounters the island's pagan traditions, a cultural divide that complicates his investigation. The film weaves a tense narrative of belief and disbelief, suspicion and ritual, culminating in a shocking confrontation that challenges the very nature of faith and the human capacity for deception.
1973-12-06
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Key Crew
DirectorRobin Hardy
ScreenplayAnthony Shaffer
ProducerPeter Snell
Director of PhotographyHarry Waxman
Original Music ComposerPaul Giovanni
EditorEric Boyd-Perkins
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 30 crew)
Details
Released1973-12-06
Runtime1h 33m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosBritish Lion Films
Budget$810,000
Box office$885,371
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating7.3/10 · 1680 votes
Original languageen
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