The Wicker Man (1973)

Overview

Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. The investigation is further complicated as Howie’s religious views clash with those of the island’s residents.

English
Rated R
😱Horror

Released

6th December 1973

52 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 33 minutes

Finishes at 3:16am

Budget

$810,000 ($4,964,328 today)

Revenue $885,371

Directed by

Robin Hardy

Written by

Anthony Shaffer

Ratings and awards

3 wins & 6 nominations total

7.5/10
92%
87%
73%
82%

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The Wicker Man

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