Legend of the Lost
“Wayne Tangles with Loren...In the Adventure that's Hotter than 1000 Suns!”
Synopsis
American ne'er-do-well Joe January is hired to take Paul Bonnard on an expedition into the desert in search of treasure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.26x
+$450K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Robert Presnell Jr.
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Legend of the Lost
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- Batjac Productions, Dear Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Ben Hecht, Robert Presnell Jr.
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Jack Cardiff
Bert Bates
Henry Hathaway
Department Leadership Roster
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Henry Hathaway
Director
Henry Hathaway
Producer
Bert Bates
Editor
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Gaia Romanini
Costume Design
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Robert Presnell Jr.
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Lost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legend of the Lost 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 directed Legend of the Lost?
Legend of the Lost was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Legend of the Lost?
The principal cast of Legend of the Lost includes John Wayne, Sophia Loren, Rossano Brazzi, Kurt Kasznar, Sonia Moser.
When was Legend of the Lost released and how long is it?
Legend of the Lost was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Legend of the Lost?
Legend of the Lost had a reported production budget of $1.8M and grossed $2.2M at the worldwide box office (1.26 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Lost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Lost was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend of the Lost?
Legend of the Lost holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).