The Wicker Man (novel) for the film, but were cut to reduce running time and have not been seen since the loss of the film negative. For example, the character of Lord Summerisle's gillie is restored, and the reader learns of Howie's interest in bird-watching. The novelization reveals that Sergeant Neil Howie had originally attempted to become a priest, but that he was daunted by the prospect of preaching the minority faith of Episcopalianism in the staunchly Presbyterian Scottish Highlands. Howie's relationship with his fiancée, Mary Bannock, is explored in greater detail. Allan Brown writes that Howie's arguments with Lord Summerisle have more impact
The Affair (1973 film) said "Natalie Wood turns in what is perhaps her finest performance to date." The Affair (1973 film) The Affair is a 1973 American TV movie. It was written by Barbara Turner and directed by Gilbert Cates. The film starred Natalie Wood, in her first appearance since "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice". Her co-star was Robert Wagner, her first husband whom she had recently remarried. A 32 year old lawyer falls in love for the first time. Wagner and Wood made the film for Spelling-Goldberg Productions who offered them a development deal for a series in which they did