Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Wicker Man - The Final Cut
- Commentary: Under construction.
This version purports, on its cover, to be the "Final Cut". Whether that's true or not (I suspect it is not) remains to be seen, since I'm sure this will not be the last cut. There is something about this film that continues to attract attention. It has had relatively robust distribution for 51 years, as of this year. It has been cut and recut six ways to Sunday. It continues to attract much interest, and I don't notice that interest slumping. When I receive this disc and view the movie, it will be my first time watching it all the way through. I'm so curious about it.
This version of this film boasts a 94 minute run time. The cut that was initially released to theaters was 88 minutes. As well, there continues to be argument about which cut contains all that exists of this movie, as well as all that was intended to exist of this movie.
Ver-r-r-y interesting!
More later.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Edward Woodward Sgt. Neil Howie Christopher Lee Lord Summerisle Britt Ekland Willow MacGregor Lesley Mackie Daisy Diane Cilento Miss Rose Ingrid Pitt Librarian Lindsay Kemp Landlord Ian Campbell Oak Russell Waters Harbour Master Aubrey Morris Gardener/Gravedigger Irene Sunter May Morrison Jennifer Martin Myrtle Morrison
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1973
Directed by Robin Hardy.
Labels: folk-horror
