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Sleepy Hollow (1999)

โ€œHeads will roll.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 7,617 votes 1h 45m r FantasyThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#31 of 105 films from 1999 #303 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Tim Burton ยท Written by Andrew Kevin Walker, Washington Irving

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Overview

Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three people โ€“ murders the townsfolk attribute to a legendary specter, The Headless Horseman.

Cast

Johnny Deppas Ichabod Crane
Christina Riccias Katrina Van Tassel
Miranda Richardsonas Lady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch
Michael Gambonas Baltus Van Tassel
Casper Van Dienas Brom Van Brunt
Jeffrey Jonesas Reverend Steenwyck
Richard Griffithsas Bรผrgermeister Phillipse
Ian McDiarmidas Dr. Lancaster
Michael Goughas Notary Hardenbrook
Christopher Walkenas Hessian Horseman
Marc Pickeringas Young Masbath
Lisa Marieas Lady Crane
Steven Waddingtonas Kilian
Claire Skinneras Beth Killian

Facts

Release dateNovember 19, 1999
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000,000
Box office$206,071,526 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0162661

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Questions

How long is Sleepy Hollow?
Sleepy Hollow runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Sleepy Hollow worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 7,617 votes, which places it #31 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 71%) and #303 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Sleepy Hollow?
Sleepy Hollow was directed by Tim Burton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Vincent (1982), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Big Fish (2003).
Who stars in Sleepy Hollow?
Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane; Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel; Miranda Richardson as Lady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch; Michael Gambon as Baltus Van Tassel; Casper Van Dien as Brom Van Brunt; Jeffrey Jones as Reverend Steenwyck.
What is Sleepy Hollow rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sleepy Hollow?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13617.

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