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Synopsis
Washington Irving's tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman gets a few new twists in a screen adaptation directed by Tim Burton. In this version, Ichabod (Johnny Depp) is a New York City detective whose unorthodox techniques and penchant for gadgets make him unpopular with is colleagues. He is sent to the remote town of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of bizarre murders, in which a number of people have been found dead in the woods, with their heads cut off. Local legend has it that a Hessian ghost rides through the woods on horseback, lopping off the heads of the unsuspecting and unbelieving. Ichabod refuses to believe in this legend, convinced that there must be a logical explanation for the murders. In time, Ichabod becomes smitten with a local lass, Katrina Van Tassel (Christina Ricci), who is the sweetheart of the burly Brom Bones (Casper Van Dien), and he becomes determined to capture the murderer to prove his bravery and win her heart. Christopher Walken, Jeffrey Jones, and Christopher Lee highlight the supporting cast; Lee's appearance is particularly apt, since Burton has cited the Hammer films of the 1960s as a major influence in making this film. Andrew Kevin Walker and Tom Stoppard contributed to the screenplay. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Alun Armstrong High Constable
Johnny Depp Ichabod Crane
Michael Gambon Baltus Van Tassel
Michael Gough James Hardenbrook
Richard Griffiths Samuel Philipse
Jeffrey Jones Reverend Steenwyck
Christopher Lee Burgomaster
Lisa Marie Lady Crane
Ian McDiarmid Dr. Lancaster
Christina Ricci Katrina Van Tassel
Miranda Richardson Lady Van Tassel
Claire Skinner Beth Killian
Steven Waddington Killian
Christopher Walken Hessian Horseman
Casper Van Dien Brom Van Brunt
Ray Park Headless Horseman (stunts)
Marc Pickering Masbeth
Mark Spalding Jonathan Masbeth
Jessica Oyelowo Sarah

Production Crew

Andrew Nicholson Art Director
John Dexter Art Director
John Wright Stevens Art Director
Ken Court Art Director
Mark Roybal Associate Producer
Ilene Starger Casting
Susie Figgis Casting
Conrad L. Hall Cinematographer
Emmanuel Lubezki Cinematographer
Kevin Yagher Co-producer
Danny Elfman Composer (Music Score)
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Tim Burton Director
Chris Lebenzon Editor
Francis Ford Coppola Executive Producer
Larry Franco Executive Producer
Larry J. Franco Executive Producer
Ray Park Fights Choreographer
Christopher Newman First Assistant Director
Tom Reilly First Assistant Director
Tom Reilly First Assistant Director
Peter Owen Hair Styles
Celia Costa Line Producer
Peter Owen Makeup
Adam Schroeder Producer
Scott Rudin Producer
Rick Heinrichs Production Designer
Andrew Kevin Walker Screen Story
Kevin Yagher Screen Story
Andrew Kevin Walker Screenwriter
Alan Munro Second Unit Director
Conrad W. Hall Second Unit Director Of Photography
Peter Hannan Second Unit Director Of Photography
Debra Schutt Set Decorator
Peter Young Set Designer
Washington Irving Short Story Author
Washington Irving Short Story Author
Skip Lievsay Sound Editor
Richard L. Anderson Sound Effects Editor
Gary Alper Sound/Sound Designer
Tony Dawe Sound/Sound Designer
Computer Film Co. Special Effects
Industrial Light & Magic Special Effects
Kevin Yagher Special Effects
Joss Williams Special Effects Supervisor
Rob Inch Stunts
Nick Gillard Stunts Coordinator
Les Tomkins Supervising Art Director
Jim Mitchell Visual Effects Supervisor
Jim Mitchell Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 1999
Runtime: 105
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for graphic horror violence and gore, and for a scene of sexuality
Category: Feature

Genre
Horror

Color type
Deluxe color

Sound
Dolby Digital/DTS

Produced by
American Zoetrope
Mandalay Pictures
Paramount
Scott Rudin

Release
November 19, 1999 (USA)
by Paramount