La montaña sagrada
The Alchemist assembles together a group of people from all walks of life to represent the planets in the solar system. The occult adept's intention is to put his recruits through strange mystical rites and divest them of their worldly baggage before embarking on a trip to Lotus Island. There they ascend the Holy Mountain to displace the immortal gods who secretly rule the universe.
The Holy Mountain (1973) is a drama film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, released on November 29, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders and Juan Ferrara. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 1,057 ratings.
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Alejandro Jodorowsky
as The Alchemist
Horacio Salinas
as The Thief
Zamira Saunders
as The Written Woman
Juan Ferrara
as Fon
Adriana Page
as Isla
Burt Kleiner
as Klen
Valerie Jodorowsky
as Sel
Nicky Nichols
as Berg
Richard Rutowski
as Axon
Luis Lomelí
as Lut
Ana De Sade
as The Prostitute
Jacqueline Voltaire
as Tourist Wife
Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, written by Alejandro Jodorowsky, produced by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Roberto Viskin.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 1,057 ratings.
This video work is visualized, "psychotherapy". It is truly in the realm of the divine. The numerous famous scenes, eccentric, unusually colorful, erotic, gross-out, and fully materialized by the alchemy of Mr. Alexandre Jodorowsky, can sufficiently heal patients with "mental disorders" as "psychotherapy" even if there is no dialogue in them. And the film is an ensemble of images of the perverts of the earth,…
Reviewed on October 2, 2022
This is crazy. Imagine if art, god and a fever dream made a movie together. That's this. Half time i was like: ''what is going on?... oh, i get it... i don't get it...'' and that's the point. Every frame is loaded with symbolism and characters who represent systems rather than people. It’s often uncomfortable, sometimes absurd, occasionally funny, and intentionally excessive. The film isn’t subtle and it doesn’t…
Reviewed on January 18, 2026
Whatever you are expecting -- nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing can prepare you for the viewing experience of Alejandro Jodorowsky's **THE HOLY MOUNTAIN**. If Warhol, Salvador Dali, David Lynch and Roald Dahl made a film together, you might get something like Jodorowsky's surrealist **THE HOLY MOUNTAIN**. Either the work of a genius, madman, or both -- Jodorowsky's film is a taboo-breaking, avant-garde fever…
Reviewed on July 29, 2026
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The main cast of The Holy Mountain (1973) includes Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders, Juan Ferrara and Adriana Page. The film was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Holy Mountain was released on November 29, 1973 and runs for 1h 55m.
The Holy Mountain (1973) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 1,057 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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