Legend of the Lost (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1957, Legend of the Lost is an adventure film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 109 minutes. “Wayne Tangles with Loren...In the Adventure that's Hotter than 1000 Suns!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American ne'er-do-well Joe January is hired to take Paul Bonnard on an expedition into the desert in search of treasure.
Who’s in it. Legend of the Lost stars John Wayne as Joe January, Sophia Loren as Dita, Rossano Brazzi as Paul Bonnard and Kurt Kasznar as Prefect Dukas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Legend of the Lost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Legend of the Lost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legend of the Lost tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legend of the Lost (1957)?
- In US, Legend of the Lost is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Legend of the Lost worth watching?
- Legend of the Lost holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legend of the Lost?
- Legend of the Lost stars John Wayne, Sophia Loren, Rossano Brazzi, Kurt Kasznar and Sonia Moser.
- When was Legend of the Lost released?
- Legend of the Lost was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.