The Legacy
"It is a birthright of living death..."
Originally released in 1978. The Legacy is a horror film. directed by Richard Marquand.
Starring Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, and Roger Daltrey
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (77 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.4M
4.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Katharine Ross
as Margaret Walsh
Sam Elliott
as Pete Danner
Roger Daltrey
as Clive Jackson
John Standing
as Jason Mountolive
Ian Hogg
as Harry
Margaret Tyzack
as Nurse Adams
Charles Gray
as Karl Liebnecht
Lee Montague
as Jacques Grandier
Hildegard Neil
as Barbara Kirstenburg
Marianne Broome
as Maria
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $11,364,985
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Pethurst Ltd.
- The Turman-Foster Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Legacy?
The Legacy has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Legacy released?
The Legacy was released on September 29, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Legacy?
The main cast of The Legacy includes Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey, John Standing, Ian Hogg.