The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (TV 1999)

Ichabod Crane, a Yankee wanderer, arrives in Sleepy Hollow and becomes the new schoolmaster. He meets Katrina Van Tassel, and blissfully fantasizes about how can marry her, ultimately, ... See full summary »

Director:

Pierre Gang

Writers:

Washington Irving (story), Joe Wiesenfeld

Stars:

Brent Carver, Rachelle Lefevre, Vlasta Vrana

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brent Carver	...	Ichabod Crane
Rachelle Lefevre	...	Katrina Van Tassle
Vlasta Vrana	...	Mr. Van Tassle
Kathleen Fee	...	Mrs. Van Tassle
Paul Lemelin	...	Brom Bones
Michel Perron	...	Mr. Van Ripper
Dawn Ford	...	Mrs. Van Ripper
Lisa Bronwyn Moore	...	Mrs. Van Ecke
Richard Jutras	...	Mr. Van Ecke
Samuel Holden	...	Ernest Van Ecke
Michael Rudder	...	Pastor Van Der Veen
Danette Mackay	...	Mrs. Van Der Veen (as Danette MacKay)
Brendan McClarty	...	Brom Crony
Martin Kevan	...	Aaron
Paul Hopkins	...	Knickerbocker

Storyline

Ichabod Crane, a Yankee wanderer, arrives in Sleepy Hollow and becomes the new schoolmaster. He meets Katrina Van Tassel, and blissfully fantasizes about how can marry her, ultimately, inherit her father's rich estate. Her suitor Brom Bones, the blacksmith, wants to scare him away and dresses up as the legendary Headless Horseman. During the prank, the real ghost appears and drives Ichabod off.

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Plot Keywords:

headless horseman | ghost | 18th century | romantic rivalry | based on short story | 

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Taglines:

The headless horseman rides again.

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Genres:

Adventure | Horror | Mystery | Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 October 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

La légende de Sleepy Hollow

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), Hallmark Entertainment, Muse Entertainment Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Brom Bones: [about Katrina] I love her more than life itself. I don't believe he loves her. Not like I do.

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Connections

Version of Sleepy Hollow High (2000)

User Reviews

Captures Irving's context better than any other version

Most renditions of Irving's short story focus of Ichabod's romantic rivalry with Brom for the attention of Katrina. This version captures the historical context of the Hudson River Valley following the Revolutionary War. Several characters distinguish Ichabod as a 'Yankee'. During that time, New Englanders were migrating into the Hudson Valley, displacing the old Dutch communities. The other thing I liked about this script is that it didn't subject Ichabod to the cliche that has developed through earlier versions. Instead of jumping out his skin every time something goes bump in the night, Ichabod works very hard in this script to mask his fears, at least when in the presence of others. This is how I imagine Ichabod when I read Irving's original, not as the wobbly-kneed, teeth-chattering, shaky handed Don Knotts-like cliche running off gobbling like a turkey at the sight of his own shadow.