The Wicker Man nature in spring. By the time of the film's completion the studio had been bought by EMI, and British Lion was managed by Michael Deeley. The DVD commentary track states that studio executives suggested a more "upbeat" ending to the film, in which a sudden rain puts the flames of the wicker man out and spares Howie's life, but this suggestion was refused. Hardy subsequently had to remove about 20 minutes of scenes on the mainland, early investigations, and (to Lee's disappointment) some of Lord Summerisle's initial meeting with Howie. The first screening of the film was to trade and
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