The Wicker Man
“Flesh to touch...Flesh to burn! Don't keep the Wicker Man waiting!”
Synopsis
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.
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Official 2023 Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-03
Top Cast
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Edward Woodward
Sergeant Neil Howie
Christopher Lee
Lord Summerisle
Britt Ekland
Willow MacGreagor
Diane Cilento
Miss Rose
Ingrid Pitt
Librarian
Roy Boyd
Broome
Lesley Mackie
Daisy
Walter Carr
School Master
Irene Sunters
May Morrison
Lindsay Kemp
Alder MacGreagor
Ian Campbell
Oak
Kevin Collins
Old Fisherman
Aubrey Morris
Old Gardener / Gravedigger
Russell Waters
Harbour Master
Donald Eccles
T.H. Lennox
Gerry Cowper
Rowan Morrison
Leslie Blackater
Hairdresser
Peter Brewis
Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival (4K)
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$810K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$885K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.09x
+$75K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Shaffer
- Original Score
- Paul Giovanni
- Original Title
- The Wicker Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $810K
- Worldwide Gross
- $885K
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Hardy
Anthony Shaffer, David Pinner
Paul Giovanni
Harry Waxman, Peter Allwork
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Peter Snell
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Hardy
Director
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Peter Snell
Producer
Paul Giovanni
Original Music Composer
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
Anthony Shaffer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wicker Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wicker Man about?
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.
Who directed The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man was directed by Robin Hardy.
Who stars in The Wicker Man?
The principal cast of The Wicker Man includes Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt.
When was The Wicker Man released and how long is it?
The Wicker Man was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man had a reported production budget of $810K and grossed $885K at the worldwide box office (1.09 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Wicker Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wicker Man was composed by Paul Giovanni.
Is The Wicker Man based on a book or true story?
The Wicker Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Pinner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).