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The Legacy (1978)

1978-09-01 · 1h 42m · EN
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It is a birthright of living death...

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.

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Richard MarquandDirector
Budget
$2.5M
Box office
$11.4M

Media

▶ The Legacy 1979 TV trailer▶ The Legacy 1978 Trailer

Top billed cast

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Katharine RossKatharine RossMargaret WalshSam ElliottSam ElliottPete DannerRoger DaltreyRoger DaltreyClive JacksonJohn StandingJohn StandingJason MountoliveIan HoggIan HoggHarryMargaret TyzackMargaret TyzackNurse AdamsCharles GrayCharles GrayKarl LiebnechtLee MontagueLee MontagueJacques GrandierHildegard NeilHildegard NeilBarbara KirstenburgMarianne BroomeMarianne BroomeMariaPatsy SmartPatsy SmartCookWilliam AbneyWilliam AbneyButler

Keywords

CatBroken mirror

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityCat · Broken MirrorDirector preference77999Actor preference89254 · 49610 · 305345Country preferenceGbDecade preference1970

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Frequently asked questions about The Legacy

What is The Legacy about?

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.

How long is The Legacy?

The Legacy has a runtime of 102 minutes.