Un sergent de police est envoyé dans un village insulaire écossais à la recherche d'une fille disparue qui, selon les habitants, n'aurait jamais existé. Plus étrange encore sont les rites qu... Tout lireUn sergent de police est envoyé dans un village insulaire écossais à la recherche d'une fille disparue qui, selon les habitants, n'aurait jamais existé. Plus étrange encore sont les rites qui s'y déroulent.Un sergent de police est envoyé dans un village insulaire écossais à la recherche d'une fille disparue qui, selon les habitants, n'aurait jamais existé. Plus étrange encore sont les rites qui s'y déroulent.
- Prix
- 3 victoires et 6 nominations
Irene Sunters
- May Morrison
- (as Irene Sunter)
Barbara Rafferty
- Woman with Baby
- (as Barbara Ann Brown)
Juliet Cadzow
- Villager on Summerisle
- (as Juliette Cadzow)
Histoire
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesThe "evil eye" rowing boat, which takes Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) to and from his plane, was not constructed for this movie. It belonged to a resident of Plockton. Upon seeing it, the producers decided it would suit the movie. The boat survived until 2004 when it was destroyed in a storm.
- GaffesDuring the scene in which the boys are dancing and singing round the Maypole, none of the children's lips are moving although we hear singing on the soundtrack.
- Citations
Lord Summerisle: Do sit down, Sergeant. Shocks are so much better absorbed with the knees bent.
- Générique farfelu[Short Version only] A message from the producers thanks "The Lord Summerisle and the people of his island" for co-operating in the making of the film. This is despite both the lord and the island being totally fictitious.
- Autres versionsA dual DVD set in a burnt wooden box was released in 2001 by Anchor Bay. It has the standard 88 (or 87) minute Theatrical Version. It also has a 99 minute Extended Version. This also has the events in chronological order (unlike the 88 min version). Unlike the 95 minute version it does have footage prior to Sgt. Howie's arrival on Summerisle, including him as a Preacher.
- ConnexionsFeatured in Scream Greats, Vol. 2: Satanism and Witchcraft (1986)
- Bandes originalesCorn Rigs
Written by Paul Giovanni
Performed by Paul Giovanni
[played over the latter half of the opening credits]
Commentaire en vedette
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On an island off the Scottish coast is a very strange community that Sgt Howie (Edward Woodward) ventures to in search of a missing teenaged girl. On landing he is astonished to find that the crowd of old men has never heard of the girl. His quest will be stranger yet.
The island is "ruled" by Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) who is the descendant of a scientist who introduced exotic cultivars of fruits and re-introduced druidic or pagan beliefs. As the island prospered with its exported fruits the paganism became more deep rooted. The Sgt finds more and more mystery as he continues his quest for the girl.
Pitting Christianity against early pagan druidic rituals is just one of the intellectual pleasures of this cult film. As the local teacher (Diane Cilento) tells the Sgt, it's easier for a child's mind to understand reincarnation than resurrection. It gets them past all those rotting bodies.
Part mystery story, part horror, The Wicker Man blends several genres into one fascinating film. The May Day Festival is a throwback to pagan rites of a thousand years ago (a bit of which continues today in Morris dancing) and are a highlight of this film. The bizarre procession to the sea to offer sacrifices to the sea gods and sun god is historically accurate and sets up a surprise ending not to be forgotten.
Woodward is splendid as the pompous officer who clings to his religion. Lee is terrific as the eccentric lord. Cilento is a hoot as the teacher. Britt Ekland is the landlord's daughter Willow and Ingrid Pitt is the librarian. Blending folk and Enya-like music (by Paul Giovanni), director Robin Hardy creates a bawdy pagan world in the midst of the 20th century. The Celtic symbolism (Nuada the Sun God) is beautiful and helps set the tone.
A visual treat with great music, this film really gives the viewer something to think about. Highly recommended.
The island is "ruled" by Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) who is the descendant of a scientist who introduced exotic cultivars of fruits and re-introduced druidic or pagan beliefs. As the island prospered with its exported fruits the paganism became more deep rooted. The Sgt finds more and more mystery as he continues his quest for the girl.
Pitting Christianity against early pagan druidic rituals is just one of the intellectual pleasures of this cult film. As the local teacher (Diane Cilento) tells the Sgt, it's easier for a child's mind to understand reincarnation than resurrection. It gets them past all those rotting bodies.
Part mystery story, part horror, The Wicker Man blends several genres into one fascinating film. The May Day Festival is a throwback to pagan rites of a thousand years ago (a bit of which continues today in Morris dancing) and are a highlight of this film. The bizarre procession to the sea to offer sacrifices to the sea gods and sun god is historically accurate and sets up a surprise ending not to be forgotten.
Woodward is splendid as the pompous officer who clings to his religion. Lee is terrific as the eccentric lord. Cilento is a hoot as the teacher. Britt Ekland is the landlord's daughter Willow and Ingrid Pitt is the librarian. Blending folk and Enya-like music (by Paul Giovanni), director Robin Hardy creates a bawdy pagan world in the midst of the 20th century. The Celtic symbolism (Nuada the Sun God) is beautiful and helps set the tone.
A visual treat with great music, this film really gives the viewer something to think about. Highly recommended.
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Détails
- Date de sortie
- Pays d’origine
- Site officiel
- Langue
- Aussi connu sous le nom de
- The Wicker Man
- Lieux de tournage
- Culzean Castle, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Écosse, Royaume-Uni(Exteriors ofLord Summerisle's island mansion)
- société de production
- Consultez plus de crédits d'entreprise sur IMDbPro
Box-office
- Budget
- 810 000 $ US (estimation)
- Brut – États-Unis et Canada
- 148 882 $ US
- Fin de semaine d'ouverture – États-Unis et Canada
- 5 493 $ US
- 29 sept. 2013
- Brut – à l'échelle mondiale
- 528 514 $ US
- Durée1 heure 28 minutes
- Mixage
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