United Kingdom / Sep 29, 1978 / 18 / Originally rated X
It is a birthright of living death...
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lee Montague | Jacques Grandier |
| Hildegard Neil | Barbara Kirstenburg |
| Marianne Broome | Maria |
| Patsy Smart | Cook |
| William Abney | Butler |
| Mathias Kilroy | Stable Lad |
| Reg Harding | Gardener |
Genres
Horror
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Legacy |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures, Pethurst Ltd., The Turman-Foster Company |
| Release date | 29 settembre 1978 |
| Production | David Foster |
| Writer | Jimmy Sangster, Patrick Tilley, Paul Wheeler |
| Editing | Anne V. Coates |
| Cinematography | Dick Bush, Alan Hume |
| Assistant directors | Richard Marquand |
| Camera operators | Dick Bush, Alan Hume |
| Additional photography | Dick Bush, Alan Hume |
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| Music | Michael J. Lewis |
| Sound | Michael J. Lewis |
| Budget | 2.500.000 € |
| Revenue | 11.364.985 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Sep 14, 1979 / R
Physical media
Germany / May 26, 2022 / 16
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