Legend of the Mountain(1979)
山中傳奇
Legend of the Mountain Synopsis
A traveling scholar is intent on translating a Buddhist sutra that is said to have power over the creatures of the afterlife. He slowly finds himself entangled in a mysterious plot involving witchcraft, demons, and a battle to preserve his own soul from the attacks of the supernatural underworld.
Legend of the Mountain (1979) is a horror, fantasy and mystery film directed by King Hu, released on October 4, 1979 with a runtime of 3h 12m. It stars Shih Chun, Hsu Feng, Sylvia Chang and Tung Lin. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- King Hu
- Writers:
- King Hu, Ling Chung
- Producers:
- King Hu, Wong Cheuk-Hon
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Chan
- Composer:
- Wu Da-Jiang
- Production:
- Feng Nian, First Producers
- Revenue:
- $7,639
- Status:
- Released
Legend of the Mountain (1979) Trailer
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Legend of the Mountain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shih Chun
as Scholar Ho Yunqing
Hsu Feng
as Melody
Sylvia Chang
as Cloud
Tung Lin
as Tsui
- Rainbow Hsu
Rainbow Hsu
as Madame Wang
Tien Feng
as Old Chang
Chen Hui-Lou
as Taoist Priest
Sun Yueh
as General Han
Wu Chia-Hsiang
as Woodcutter
Ng Ming-Choi
as Lama
- Jeon Sook
Jeon Sook
as Cloud's Mother
Key crew
Directed by King Hu, written by King Hu and Ling Chung, produced by King Hu and Wong Cheuk-Hon.
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Legend of the Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 46 ratings.
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Legend of the Mountain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Legend of the Mountain online?
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Legend of the Mountain (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Legend of the Mountain?
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The main cast of Legend of the Mountain (1979) includes Shih Chun, Hsu Feng, Sylvia Chang, Tung Lin and Rainbow Hsu. The film was directed by King Hu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Legend of the Mountain released?
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Legend of the Mountain was released on October 4, 1979 and runs for 3h 12m.
Is Legend of the Mountain worth watching?
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Legend of the Mountain (1979) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, fantasy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Legend of the Mountain?
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