Legend of the Mountain
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.
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Where is Legend of the Mountain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Legend of the Mountain
Legend of the Mountain is a 1979 Chinese-language horror, fantasy and mystery film directed by King Hu. The cast is led by Shih Chun, Hsu Feng, Sylvia Chang. It has a runtime of 3h 12m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Legend of the Mountain was produced by Feng Nian and First Producers and made in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was released on October 4, 1979. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- King Hu
- Writers
- King Hu, Ling Chung
- Release date
- October 4, 1979
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Feng Nian, First Producers
Legend of the Mountain cast & crew
Legend of the Mountain was directed by King Hu and written by King Hu and Ling Chung.
The cast features Shih Chun as Scholar Ho Yunqing, Hsu Feng as Melody, Sylvia Chang as Cloud, Tung Lin as Tsui, Rainbow Hsu as Madame Wang, and Tien Feng as Old Chang.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wu Da-Jiang, cinematography is by Henry Chan, and it was produced by King Hu and Wong Cheuk-Hon.
Is Legend of the Mountain worth watching?
At 3h 12m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy horror, fantasy, and mystery, Legend of the Mountain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Legend of the Mountain
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Cast of Legend of the Mountain
Shih Chun
Scholar Ho Yunqing
Hsu Feng
Melody
Sylvia Chang
Cloud
Tung Lin
Tsui
Rainbow Hsu
Madame Wang
Tien Feng
Old Chang
Chen Hui-Lou
Taoist Priest
Sun Yueh
General Han
Wu Chia-Hsiang
Woodcutter
Ng Ming-Choi
Lama
Jeon Sook
Cloud's Mother
Legend of the Mountain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Legend of the Mountain in United States?
Legend of the Mountain is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Legend of the Mountain in?
Legend of the Mountain is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Legend of the Mountain?
Legend of the Mountain runs 3 hours 12 minutes (192 minutes).
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