---
title: "Legend of the Mountain"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/legend-of-the-mountain-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 191531
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Legend of the Mountain (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/legend-of-the-mountain-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Legend of the Mountain" (1979).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Legend of the Mountain
Year: 1979
Release Date: 10/04/1979 (CN)
Genres: Horror, Fantasy, and Mystery
Runtime: 3h 12m
Director: King Hu
Cast: Shih Chun (2), Hsu Feng, Sylvia Chang Ai-Chia
Plot: 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.
Attempt 1 (Focusing on content):
        Legend of the Mountain is a 1979 film categorized within the horror, fantasy, and mystery genres. Directed by King Hu, the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Legend of the Mountain?
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### Q: Is Legend of the Mountain worth watching?
Legend of the Mountain holds a community rating of 7.4/10. It offers engaging Horror, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Legend of the Mountain and when was it released?
Legend of the Mountain is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1979.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Legend of the Mountain — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/191531)
- [Legend of the Mountain (1979) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079886/fullcredits/)
- [Legend of the Mountain (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/191531/cast)
- [Legend of the Mountain — Full Cast & Crew](https://filmdb.co.uk/box-office/movie/legend-of-the-mountain-1979-box-office/full-cast-crew)
- [Legend of the Mountain (1979) 山中傳奇 – Cast & Crew | HKMDB](https://hkmdb.com/movies/6034/)

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