The Legacy
“It is a birthright of living death...”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Legacy 1978 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-06
Top Cast
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Katharine Ross
Margaret Walsh
Sam Elliott
Pete Danner
Roger Daltrey
Clive Jackson
John Standing
Jason Mountolive
Ian Hogg
Harry
Margaret Tyzack
Nurse Adams
Charles Gray
Karl Liebnecht
Lee Montague
Jacques Grandier
Hildegard Neil
Barbara Kirstenburg
Marianne Broome
Maria
Patsy Smart
Cook
William Abney
Butler
Mathias Kilroy
Stable Lad
Reg Harding
Gardener
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.55x
+$8.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster, Paul Wheeler, Patrick Tilley
- Original Score
- Michael J. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Legacy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Pethurst Ltd., The Turman-Foster Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Marquand
Jimmy Sangster, Paul Wheeler, Patrick Tilley
Michael J. Lewis
Dick Bush, Alan Hume
Anne V. Coates
David Foster, Arnold Kopelson
Department Leadership Roster
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Jimmy Sangster
Screenplay
Paul Wheeler
Screenplay
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Richard Marquand
Director
Michael J. Lewis
Original Music Composer
Patrick Tilley
Screenplay
David Foster
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legacy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Legacy?
The Legacy was directed by Richard Marquand.
Who stars in The Legacy?
The principal cast of The Legacy includes Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey, John Standing, Ian Hogg.
When was The Legacy released and how long is it?
The Legacy was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Legacy?
The Legacy had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $11.4M at the worldwide box office (4.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Legacy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legacy was composed by Michael J. Lewis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legacy?
The Legacy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).