Legend of the Mountain
1979, Chinese. Directed by King Hu.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1979
- Original title
- 山中傳奇
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Written by
- King Hu, Ling Chung
- Box office
- $7.6K
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Legend of the Mountain: quick answers
Is Legend of the Mountain worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Legend of the Mountain?
Legend of the Mountain runs 192 minutes (3h 12m).
Does Legend of the Mountain have a post-credits scene?
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Legend of the Mountain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Legend of the Mountain on?
Legend of the Mountain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Legend of the Mountain?
If you liked Legend of the Mountain, try Night of the Demon, The Watchers, A Dark Song.
Who directed Legend of the Mountain?
Legend of the Mountain (1979) was directed by King Hu and stars Shih Chun, Hsu Feng, Sylvia Chang Ai-chia.