Legend of the Mountain
山中傳奇
Synopsis
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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LEGEND OF THE MOUNTAIN (A film by King Hu) (Masters of Cinema) Official US & UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-08
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- King Hu, Ling Chung
- Original Score
- Wu Da-Jiang
- Original Title
- 山中傳奇
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8K
- Production Studios
- Feng Nian, First Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Hu
King Hu, Ling Chung
Wu Da-Jiang
Henry Chan
Siu Nam, King Hu
King Hu, Wong Cheuk-Hon
Department Leadership Roster
King Hu
Director
King Hu
Writer
King Hu
Costume Design
Henry Chan
Director of Photography
Siu Nam
Editor
Ling Chung
Writer
King Hu
Editor
King Hu
Producer
Wong Cheuk-Hon
Producer
Wu Da-Jiang
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Mountain
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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?
The principal cast of Legend of the Mountain includes Shih Chun, Hsu Feng, Sylvia Chang, Tung Lin, Rainbow Hsu.
When was Legend of the Mountain released and how long is it?
Legend of the Mountain was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.
How much did Legend of the Mountain make at the box office?
Legend of the Mountain grossed $8K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Mountain was composed by Wu Da-Jiang.