The Wicker Man is a movie directed by Robin Hardy in 1973 and inspired by the book Ritual by David Pinner, first published in 1967. The movie features Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, Lesley Mackie, and others.
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Storyline
Police Sergeant Neil Howie journeys by seaplane to the remote Hebridean island Summerisle to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, Rowan Morrison, about whom he has received an anonymous letter. He enters the local school and enquires about Rowan among the students, but all deny her existence.
Movie vs Book
Year
1973
Minutes
88
Movie Rate
7.50
Source: IMDb
Year
1967
Pages
222
Book Rate
6.14
S: Goodreads
Book
Ritual
Author: David Pinner
Country: UK
First published in: 1967
Length: 222 pages
Genre: Fiction
Book series: The Cornwall Murders
Other screen adaptations of the book
Movie by Neil LaBute
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ASHWIN SANGHI (Writer)
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