“Afternoon Sergeant Howie. I trust the sight of the young people...” – Lord Summerisle, The Wicker Man ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Wicker Man 1973

Lord Summerisle

[outside, several young girls are dancing naked over a fire]

Afternoon Sergeant Howie. I trust the sight of the young people refreshes you.

Sergeant Neil Howie

No sir, it does not refresh me.

In this scene

Sergeant Neil Howie Edward Woodward More Sergeant Neil Howie quotes →

Lord Summerisle Christopher Lee More Lord Summerisle quotes →

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