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Legend (1985) 6.3
A young man must stop the Lord of Darkness from both destroying daylight and marrying the woman he loves. Director:Ridley ScottWriter:William Hjortsberg |
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Cast
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| Mia Sara | ... | ||
| Tim Curry | ... | ||
| David Bennent | ... | ||
| Alice Playten | ... | ||
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Cork Hubbert | ... | |
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Peter O'Farrell | ... | |
| Kiran Shah | ... | ||
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Annabelle Lanyon | ... | |
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Tina Martin | ... | |
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Ian Longmur | ... |
Demon Cook
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Mike Crane | ... | |
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Liz Gilbert | ... | |
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Plot Summary
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A demon who seeks to create eternal night by destroying the last of the unicorns and marrying a fairy princess is opposed by the forest boy Jack and his elven allies in this magical fantasy. Two different versions of this picture feature soundtracks by either Tangerine Dream or Jerry Goldsmith. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
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A world full of magic, wonder and desire. (US VHS) See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
18 April 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Legenda See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$15,502,112 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Embassy International Pictures, Legend Production Company, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (director's cut)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Performed by Jon Anderson with Tangerine Dream
Music by Tangerine Dream
Lyrics by Jon Anderson
Produced by David Tickle and Tangerine Dream
Engineered and Mixed by David Tickle (uncredited)
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Goofs
The fishing line holding the tiny light bulb which is meant to be Oona is visible when she circles in front of the bonfire around Jack in her introductory scene See more »Soundtracks
"Loved By The Sun"Performed by Jon Anderson with Tangerine Dream
Music by Tangerine Dream
Lyrics by Jon Anderson
Produced by David Tickle and Tangerine Dream
Engineered and Mixed by David Tickle (uncredited)
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I've read a lot of opposing views here and there are valid views on both sides. I guess it boils down to what your imagination can be hopefully transfered to film for you enjoyment.
I've seen my fair share of fantasy films in my life and Legend probably reached to that part of me quicker than any film of that genre than has been done before and since. Lord of the Rings surpasses it on many levels...but Legeng still has the ability after all these years to make me think of pure fantasy, and that's what I believe this film is about. Good vs evil is what most films are about, but Legend is what fairies and goblins and a mystical forests are!
Visually I doubt you can find much better even 20 odd years later! Good vs evil in a setting that is set in a purer forum. Character development here are not too strong, but they're not meant to be. They are strong enough to portray love vs evil vs good and bad, and they do it well in the context of the story. Tom Cruise did a good Job as the Nieve and yet courageous Jack, Lily was a the prize of his longing and it came across as undeniable. Mia Sara as lily is the stuff of youthful longing.
Tim Curry played the spoiler and he did it to the point of stealing all of the film. He is the stuff of fantasy. The costume was spectacular, and his portrayal of the character was commanding...And over the top cause that what he does well!
I enjoyed the directors cut film more as it is longer and tells the story just a little better, but I enjoyed Tangarines Dream's score more as it captured the mood of fantasy ( for me) as set in a mystical place! Jerry Goldsmith had some very good moments, but TD for me layed out a fairytale with my eyes closed better.
But at the end you either see this for the pure fantasy it is about or you see it as something deeper that it doesn't pretend to be. It's much purer in it's view on good vs evil and to my taste it hits on every level of that platform. And not to mention it's ability to make for a great dream filled with hope and danger.
Pure fantasy...and should be viewed with that intent.