Legend
Adventure, Fantasy
Universal Studios  (1985) 94 mins PG

6.1 (16,934 votes)
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Tom Cruise stars in this visually-stunning fantasy adventure in which pure good and evil battle to the death amidst spectacular surroundings. Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story has Tom Cruise, a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate to undertake a heroic quest. He must save a beautiful princess, Mia Sara, and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, Tim Curry, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age. Co-starring Billy Barty and Alice Playten and directed by Ridley Scott, famed for his remarkable settings and unparalleled imagery, the incredibly realized fable is the stuff movie legends are made of....

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Cast and Crew
Tom Cruise  ......  Jack
Mia Sara  ......  Princess Lily
Tim Curry  ......  The Lord of Darkness
David Bennent  ......  Honeythorn Gump
Alice Playten  ......  Blix
Billy Barty  ......  Screwball
Director  .....  Ridley Scott
Producer  .....  Arnon Milchan
Writer  .....  William Hjortsberg
Notes
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Oona flies away from Gump towards the end, a black rod (part of the fx equipment) swishes above Gump's head briefly in the top right hand side of the frame. (more)

Trivia:
Filming stopped when the "007" soundstage burned to the ground. The remainder of the film was shot on hastily constructed sets. (more)

Filming Locations:
Agnes Scott College - 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia, USA (more)

Quotes:
Oona: What care I for human hearts? Soft and spiritless as porridge! A faerie's heart beats fierce and free! (more)

Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 9 nominations (more)