Sleepy Hollow (1999) Horror Drama Mystery Fantasy
Sleepy Hollow (1999) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Nov 19, 1999 (US) | Genres Horror, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy | Runtime 1h 45m
- Our Score: ☆ 9/10
Read our Sleepy Hollow Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.68/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.5/10
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Sleepy Hollow Plot Synopsis:
The curse of The Headless Horseman (Christopher Walken) is the legacy of the small town of Sleepy Hollow. Spearheaded by the eager Constable Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) and his new world ways into the quagmire of secrets and murder, secrets once laid to rest, best forgotten and now reawakened, and he too, holding a dark secret of a past once gone.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman.
Tagline: Who will it come for next?!
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Sleepy Hollow Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1999 (more 1999 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 105 minutes / Directors: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 19, 1999Box Office: $101,071,502
Awards: 28
Nominations: 44
What is Sleepy Hollow Streaming On?
Sleepy Hollow is Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Amazon PrimeLanguage: English, Latin
Country: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Sleepy Hollow Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 19, 1999, Netflix: Aug 01, 2017
Writers: Washington Irving, Kevin Yagher, Andrew Kevin Walker
Producers: Francis Ford Coppola, Celia D. Costas, Larry Franco, Dieter Geissler, Mark Roybal, Scott Rudin, Adam Schroeder, Andrew Kevin Walker, Kevin Yagher
Editors: Chris Lebenzon, Joel Negron
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Sleepy Hollow (1999) Cast (Click to Expand)
Sleepy Hollow Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Depp | ... | Ichabod Crane |
| Christina Ricci | ... | Katrina Van Tassel |
| Miranda Richardson | ... | Lady Van Tassel / Crone |
| Michael Gambon | ... | Baltus Van Tassel |
| Casper Van Dien | ... | Brom Van Brunt |
| Jeffrey Jones | ... | Reverend Steenwyck |
| Richard Griffiths | ... | Magistrate Philipse |
| Ian McDiarmid | ... | Doctor Lancaster |
| Michael Gough | ... | Notary Hardenbrook |
| Christopher Walken | ... | Hessian Horseman |
| Marc Pickering | ... | Young Masbath |
| Lisa Marie | ... | Lady Crane |
| Steven Waddington | ... | Killian |
| Claire Skinner | ... | Beth Killian |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Burgomaster |
| Alun Armstrong | ... | High Constable |
| Mark Spalding | ... | Jonathan Masbath |
| Jessica Oyelowo | ... | Sarah |
| Tony Maudsley | ... | Van Ripper |
| Peter Guinness | ... | Lord Crane |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Johnny Depp (b. June 9, 1963) – Ichabod Crane
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: J. Depp | The Hollywood Vampires | Guy Lapointe | Richard Mudd | Oprah Noodlemantra - Christina Ricci (b. February 12, 1980) – Katrina Van Tassel
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 0¾" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Christi Ricci - Miranda Richardson (b. March 3, 1958) – Lady Van Tassel / Crone
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Mifs. Miranda Richardson - Michael Gambon (b. October 19, 1940) – Baltus Van Tassel
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Mike Gambon | Sir Michael Gambon - Casper Van Dien (b. December 18, 1968) – Brom Van Brunt
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Casper | Casper Robert Van Dien Jr. | Caspar Van Dien | Casper van Dien - Jeffrey Jones (b. September 28, 1946) – Reverend Steenwyck
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Jefferey Jones | Jeff Jones - Richard Griffiths, as Magistrate Philipse, passed away at age 65 in University Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Ian McDiarmid (b. August 11, 1944) – Doctor Lancaster
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Michael Gough, as Notary Hardenbrook, passed away at age 94 in Wiltshire, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Michaël Gough - Christopher Walken (b. March 31, 1943) – Hessian Horseman
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Chris Walken | Ronnie Walken | Christopher Wlaken - Marc Pickering (b. June 5, 1985) – Young Masbath
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Mark Pickering - Lisa Marie (b. December 5, 1968) – Lady Crane
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Steven Waddington (b. November 30, 1967) – Killian
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Steve Waddington - Claire Skinner – Beth Killian
- Christopher Lee, as Burgomaster, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee
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