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Robin Hardy

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Robin Hardy

Born October 10, 1929 · Surrey, England, UK

Died July 1, 2016 · aged 86

Robin St. Clair Rimington Hardy was an English author and filmmaker. His most renowned directorial work and debut feature film, The Wicker Man, has been described as a foundational British folk-horror and "the Citizen Kane of horror movies". The 1973 film has achieved a cult status in the modern day. Before directing features, Robin Hardy began his career in the early 1950s and 60s directing tele…

Known For

The Wicker ManThe Wicker Man · 1973
The Wicker Man
★ 7.31973
MovieHorror
Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. The investigation is further complicated as Howie’s religious views clash with those of the island’s residents.
The Wicker TreeThe Wicker Tree · 2011
The Wicker Tree
★ 3.92011
MovieHorrorMystery
Gospel singer Beth and her cowboy boyfriend Steve leave Texas to preach door-to-door in Scotland. When, after initial abuse, they are welcomed with joy and elation to Tressock, the border fiefdom of Sir Lachlan Morrison, they're about to learn the real meaning of sacrifice.
Forbidden SunForbidden Sun · 1988
Forbidden Sun
★ 4.71988
MovieMysteryThriller
Olympic gymnastics coach Francine Lake and her twelve gorgeous students train on the Island of Crete. The rigors of training preclude most sexual activity with the locals, thus the girls spend their evenings in quiet frustration.
The FantasistThe Fantasist · 1986
The Fantasist
★ 4.31986
MovieHorrorThriller
A young Dublin woman is stalked by a telephone charmer who poses victims nude and then stabs them.
Wrath of the GodsWrath of the Gods · 2026
Wrath of the Gods
2026
MovieHorror
Young, grieving widow Anna returns to Hel Island to bury her late husband after his suicide. She is cast out by the eccentric locals for being a symbol of bad luck and evil. When children start going missing the island is forced to reckon with its dark history of familial abuse and the terrifying beast-like forces of the sea.
Ravi Shankar Plays a RagaRavi Shankar Plays a Raga · 1964
Ravi Shankar Plays a Raga
1964
MovieDocumentary
Ravi Shankar plays the sitar, while members of the Children's Little Theatre Unit of Calcutta dance. Presents a montage of scenes from 20th-century India. A segment from "India, Haunting Passage," part of the "Esso World Theater" program of 1964.
The RamayanaThe Ramayana · 1965
The Ramayana
1965
MovieDocumentary
The Little Ballet Troupe of Bombay performs a "puppet ballet" of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.
The Frozen MomentThe Frozen Moment · 1964
The Frozen Moment
1964
MovieDocumentary
Created for the "Esso World Theater" series of films in 1964, it features excerpts from "Bugaku," "Gagaku," "Noh, " and "Kabuki" scenes performed by the well-known dancers, musicians and actors and actresses.

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