The Legacy(1978)
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The Legacy Synopsis
A couple attempts to unravel a sinister plot within the English countryside estate of a dying man who has gathered an eclectic and notable group of house guests.
The Legacy (1978) is a horror film directed by Richard Marquand, released on September 29, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey and John Standing. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Marquand
- Writers:
- Jimmy Sangster, Patrick Tilley, Paul Wheeler
- Producers:
- David Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Bush
- Composer:
- Michael J. Lewis
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Pethurst Ltd., The Turman-Foster Company
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Revenue:
- $11,364,985
- Status:
- Released
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The Legacy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katharine Ross
as Margaret Walsh
Sam Elliott
as Pete Danner
Roger Daltrey
as Clive Jackson
John Standing
as Jason Mountolive
Ian Hogg
as Harry
Margaret Tyzack
as Nurse Adams
Charles Gray
as Karl Liebnecht
Lee Montague
as Jacques Grandier
Hildegard Neil
as Barbara Kirstenburg
- Marianne Broome
Marianne Broome
as Maria
- Patsy Smart
Patsy Smart
as Cook
- William Abney
William Abney
as Butler
Key crew
Directed by Richard Marquand, written by Jimmy Sangster, Patrick Tilley and Paul Wheeler, produced by David Foster.
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The Legacy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 80 ratings.
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The Legacy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Legacy online?
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The Legacy (1978) is available to stream on Acontra Plus and Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Acontra Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Legacy?
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The main cast of The Legacy (1978) includes Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey, John Standing and Ian Hogg. The film was directed by Richard Marquand. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legacy released?
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The Legacy was released on September 29, 1978 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Legacy worth watching?
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The Legacy (1978) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Legacy?
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Yes. The official The Legacy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.