The Wicker Man (1973) Quotes with Sound Clips

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Quotes with sound bites from The Wicker Man (1973 film).

Actors: Edward Woodward (Sgt. Neil Howie), Christopher Lee (Lord Summerisle), Diane Cilento (Miss Rose), Ingrid Pitt (Librarian)

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1 Primitive man lived and died by his harvest. The purpose of his spring ceremonies was to ensure a plentiful autumn.

— Sgt. Neil Howie (Edward Woodward)

2 I am a Christian, and as a Christian, I hope for resurrection. And even if you kill me now, it is I who will live again, not your damned apples.

— Sgt. Neil Howie (Edward Woodward)

3 But what of the true god to whose glory churches and monasteries have been built on these islands for generations past? Now, sir, what of him?

— Sgt. Neil Howie (Edward Woodward)

4 Only, make sure you are ready for tomorrow's tomorrow. -The day of death and rebirth. -Yes. And of a somewhat more serious offering.

Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee), Miss Rose (Diane Cilento)

5 Don't you see that killing me is not going to bring back your apples?

— Sgt. Neil Howie (Edward Woodward)

6 The children find it far easier to picture reincarnation than resurrection.

— Miss Rose (Diane Cilento)

7 Welcome, fool. You have come of your own free will to the appointed place.

Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee)

8 That is good, for believing what you do, we confer upon you a rare gift these days, a martyr's death.

Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee)

9 Himself the son of a virgin, impregnated, I believe, by a ghost.

Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee)

10 Come. It is time to keep your appointment with The Wicker Man.

Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee)

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