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Legend of the Mountain (1979)

Movie ★ 7.4 192 min

Horror Fantasy Mystery

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.

King Hu Director King Hu Writer Ling Chung Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 4, 1979
Runtime
192 min
Box office
$7,639
IMDb
tt0079886
Country
Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea
Language
Mandarin
Studio
Feng Nian, First Producers

Themes

Cast

Shih Chun Shih Chun Scholar Ho Yunqing Hsu Feng Hsu Feng Melody Sylvia Chang Sylvia Chang Cloud Tung Lin Tung Lin Tsui Rainbow Hsu Madame Wang Tien Feng Tien Feng Old Chang Chen Hui-Lou Chen Hui-Lou Taoist Priest Sun Yueh Sun Yueh General Han Wu Chia-Hsiang Wu Chia-Hsiang Woodcutter Ng Ming-Choi Ng Ming-Choi Lama Jeon Sook Cloud's Mother

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Frequently asked questions

What is Legend of the Mountain about?
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.
Who directed Legend of the Mountain?
Legend of the Mountain was directed by King Hu.
Who stars in Legend of the Mountain?
Legend of the Mountain stars Shih Chun, Hsu Feng, Sylvia Chang, Tung Lin.
When was Legend of the Mountain released?
Legend of the Mountain is a 1979 horror, fantasy, mystery film.
Where can I watch Legend of the Mountain?
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