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The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

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20064.31h 42m

Overview

A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.

Directed by Neil LaBute
Written by Neil LaBute, Robin Hardy, Anthony Shaffer
Produced by Nicolas Cage, Avi Lerner, Randall Emmett
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $38.8M

Top Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Edward Malus

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Sister Summersisle

Kate Beahan

Kate Beahan

Sister Willow

Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy

Dr. Moss

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Sister Rose / Sister Thorn

Leelee Sobieski

Leelee Sobieski

Sister Honey

Diane Delano

Diane Delano

Sister Beech

Michael Wiseman

Michael Wiseman

Officer Pete

Erika-Shaye Gair

Erika-Shaye Gair

Rowan Woodward

Christa Campbell

Christa Campbell

Truck Stop Waitress

Themes & Keywords

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About The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man is a horror, mystery, thriller film released in 2006 exploring themes of island, california, airplane, based on novel or book, limousine, car crash. Directed by Neil LaBute, it stars Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Beahan. A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.

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