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    Wicker Man (The) (1973)

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    Flesh To Touch...Flesh To Burn! Don't Keep The Wicker Man Waiting!

    Director: Robin Hardy

    OVERALL: Draw

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    R1 America - (Anchor Bay)
    R1 America - (Anchor Bay - Re-release)
    R1 LE America - (Anchor Bay)
    R2 CE France - (Studio Canal)
    R2 Scandinavia - (StudioCanal/Universal Pictures)
    R2 CE United Kingdom - (Optimum Releasing)
    R2 CE United Kingdom - (StudioCanal/Warner Bros Home Entertainment)
    R2 LE United Kingdom - (CD-a Entertainment/Warner Bros Home Entertainment - Classic Collection)
    R4 CE Australia - (Universal Pictures)
    R4 CE New Zealand - (Universal Pictures)

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    R1 America - (Anchor Bay)

  • Extras:
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (~35min)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer (~2min)
    TV spot (~1min)
    Radio spots (~5min)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Snapper Case
  • Easter eggs:
    In the "Extras" menu, highlight "The Wicker Man Enigma", go up and press enter to access a "Critic's Choice" interview with Christopher Lee (~25mins).

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    R1 America - (Anchor Bay - Re-release)

  • Extras:
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (~35min)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer
    TV spot
    Radio spots
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Easter eggs:
    In the "Extras" menu, highlight "The Wicker Man Enigma", go up and press enter to access a "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (~25mins).

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    R1 LE America - (Anchor Bay)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie (Theatrical version)
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (~35min)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer (~2min)
    TV spot (~1min)
    Radio spots (~5min)

    DISC TWO
    *The Movie (Director's cut)
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    Comes in a wooden Box.
  • Easter eggs:
    On disc one, in the "Extras" menu, highlight "The Wicker Man Enigma", go up and press enter to access a "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (~25mins).

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    R2 CE France - (Studio Canal)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie (Theatrical version)
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (34:37)
    "Critic's Choice" Interview with actor Christopher Lee (25:10)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer (2:14)
    TV spot (0:37)
    Radio spots (5:08)
    DVD-ROM content: original theatrical press brochure

    DISC TWO
    *The Movie (Director's cut)
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    Audio commentary by actors Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward and director Robin Hardy, moderated by Mark Kermode
  • Subtitles:
    French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion for the Director's cut.

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    R2 Scandinavia - (StudioCanal/Universal Pictures)

  • Extras:
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (34:35)
    "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (24:50)
    Filmographies for:
    – Robin Hardy (Director)
    – Edward Woodward (Actor)
    Photo gallery
    Theatrical trailer (2:11)
    TV spot (0:37)
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Coded R2/R4.
  • Easter eggs:
    In the "Bonus" menu, highlight the Main Menu symbol, go right and press enter to access DVD credits.
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    R2 CE United Kingdom - (Optimum Releasing)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie (Theatrical version)
    1.78:1 Anamorphic PAL
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    Theatrical trailer

    DISC TWO
    *The Movie (Director's cut)
    1.85:1 Anamorphic PAL
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    Audio commentary by actors Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward and director Robin Hardy, moderated by Mark Kermode
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (34:36)
    "Burnt Offering" documentary (48:15)
    "Segment of the Audio Commentary Recording Session" featurette (15:51)
    "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (25:09)
    Bonus trailers for "Don't Look Know", "The Wicker Man (2006)" and "Cronos"

    DISC THREE
    Soundtrack CD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Multi Aspect Ratio
  • Picture Format:
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion for the Director's cut.

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    R2 CE United Kingdom - (StudioCanal/Warner Bros Home Entertainment)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie (Theatrical version)
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (34:37)
    "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (25:10)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer (2:14)
    TV spot (0:37)
    Radio spots (5:08)
    DVD-ROM content: original theatrical press brochure

    DISC TWO
    *The Movie (Director's cut)
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    Audio commentary by actors Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward and director Robin Hardy, moderated by Mark Kermode
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion for the Director's cut.
    First pressings came in a 2-Disc Digi-Pack.
  • Easter eggs:
    On disc two, highlight "Commentary On", go right and press enterto access the "Segment of the Audio Commentary Recording Session" featurette (16:12).
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    R2 LE United Kingdom - (CD-a Entertainment/Warner Bros Home Entertainment - Classic Collection)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie (Theatrical version)
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (34:37)
    "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (25:10)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer (2:14)
    TV spot (0:37)
    Radio spots (5:08)
    DVD-ROM content: original theatrical press brochure

    DISC TWO
    *The Movie (Director's cut)
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    Audio commentary by actors Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward and director Robin Hardy, moderated by Mark Kermode

    DISC THREE
    Soundtrack CD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    Comes in a cardboard box with a 6-page commemorative booklet containing photos, a senitype, and a replica of the original US cinema poster (40" x 27").
    NTSC/PAL conversion for the Director's cut.
  • Easter eggs:
    On Disc Two, move down to the "Commentary On" button and press [Right] to highlight a Human Figure. Press [Enter] for a Video Segment of the Audio Commentary Recording Session (16:12).
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    R4 CE Australia - (Universal Pictures)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie (Theatrical version)
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (34:36)
    "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (25:09)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer (2:13)
    TV spot (0:36)
    Radio spots (5:07)
    DVD-ROM content: original theatrical press brochure

    DISC TWO
    *The Movie (Director's cut)
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    Audio commentary by actors Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward and director Robin Hardy, moderated by Mark Kermode
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion for the Director's cut.
  • Easter eggs:
    On disc two, highlight "Commentary On", go right and press enterto access the "Segment of the Audio Commentary Recording Session" featurette (16:12).

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    R4 CE New Zealand - (Universal Pictures)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie (Theatrical version)
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    "The Wicker Man Enigma" documentary (34:36)
    "Critic's Choice" interview with actor Christopher Lee (25:09)
    Biographies for:
    - Christopher Lee (Actor - 21 pages)
    - Edward Woodward (Actor - 18 pages)
    - Robin Hardy (Director - 14 pages)
    - Anthony Shaffer (Writer - 19 pages)
    Theatrical trailer (2:13)
    TV spot (0:36)
    Radio spots (5:07)
    DVD-ROM content: original theatrical press brochure

    DISC TWO
    *The Movie (Director's cut)
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
    Audio commentary by actors Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward and director Robin Hardy, moderated by Mark Kermode
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion for the Director's cut.
  • Easter eggs:
    On disc two, highlight "Commentary On", go right and press enterto access the "Segment of the Audio Commentary Recording Session" featurette (16:12).
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    OVERALL: Draw

    - R2 UK CE by Optimum has the best extras, including the "Burnt Offering" documentary and a soundtrack CD, and it also offers the original Mono soundtrack on the Theatrical version. The only drawback is that the Director's cut is a NTSC/PAL conversion.
    - R1 LE is missing many extras, but has a few ones not found on the UK disc (TV and radio spots, biographies and DVD-ROM content), and most of all it is the only edition offering the Director's cut with a proper transfer.

    Also note that the R2 UK "Classic Collection" edition has some additional goodies.

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    CUTS:

    • R1 America- Anchor Bay - No cuts - Theatrical version (87:37 NTSC).
    • R1 America- Anchor Bay - Re-release - No cuts - Theatrical version (87:37 NTSC).
    • R1 LE America- Anchor Bay - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical version (87:37 NTSC) and the Director's cut (99:41 NTSC).
    • R2 CE France- Studio Canal - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical version (84:04 PAL) and the Director's cut (99:43 PAL).
    • R2 Scandinavia- StudioCanal/Universal Pictures - No cuts - Theatrical version (84:22 PAL).
    • R2 CE United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical version (84:04 PAL) and the Director's cut (99:43 PAL).
    • R2 CE United Kingdom- StudioCanal/Warner Bros Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical version (84:04 PAL) and the Director's cut (99:43 PAL).
    • R2 LE United Kingdom- CD-a Entertainment/Warner Bros Home Entertainment - Classic Collection - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical version (84:04 PAL) and the Director's cut (99:43 PAL).
    • R4 CE Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical version (84:03 PAL) and the Director's cut (99:42 PAL).
    • R4 CE New Zealand- Universal Pictures - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical version (84:03 PAL) and the Director's cut (99:42 PAL).
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    Comparison added by David on January 8th 2002
    Comparison last updated by Vincent_Bouche on May 21st 2010

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