Legend
“There may never be another dawn.”
Synopsis
Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Legend (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-08
Top Cast
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Tom Cruise
Jack
Mia Sara
Princess Lili
Tim Curry
Lord of "Darkness"
David Bennent
Honeythorn Gump
Alice Playten
Blix
Billy Barty
Screwball
Cork Hubbert
Brown Tom
Peter O'Farrell
Pox
Kiran Shah
Blunder
Annabelle Lanyon
Oona
Robert Picardo
Meg Mucklebones
Tina Martin
Nell
Ian Longmur
Demon Cook
Michael Crane
Demon Cook
Liz Gilbert
Dancing Black Dress
Eddie Powell
Mummified Guard
Mike Edmonds
Tic (uncredited)
Jeff Davies
Faerie Firelight Dancer (Director's Cut)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 18, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 31, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.63x
-$9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hjortsberg, John Bettis
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith, Johannes Schmölling, Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- Legend
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $24.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.5M
- Production Studios
- Embassy International Pictures, Legend Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ridley Scott
William Hjortsberg, John Bettis
Jerry Goldsmith, Johannes Schmölling, Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke
Alex Thomson, Max Mowdray, Harry Oakes
Terry Rawlings
Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Ridley Scott
Director
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Terry Rawlings
Editor
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Assheton Gorton
Production Design
William Hjortsberg
Writer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legend about?
Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.
Who directed Legend?
Legend was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in Legend?
The principal cast of Legend includes Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Alice Playten.
When was Legend released and how long is it?
Legend was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Legend?
Legend had a reported production budget of $24.5M and grossed $15.5M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, Johannes Schmölling, Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend?
Legend holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).