The Wicker Man

~Flesh to touch...Flesh to burn! Don't keep the Wicker Man waiting!


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.


Genres


General Information

Release Date: 1973-12-06
Budget: $810000
Revenue: $885371
Runtime: 93 min


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