The Legacy_
"It is a birthright of living death..."
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.
Starring
Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey
Box Office
$11.4M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Legacy earned $11.4M worldwide on a $2.5M budget — a 355% return on investment.
Year context
The Legacy was released 48 years ago in 1978.
The Legacy is a Horror film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (14)
Katharine Ross
Margaret Walsh
Sam Elliott
Pete Danner
Roger Daltrey
Clive Jackson
John Standing
Jason Mountolive
Ian Hogg
Harry
Margaret Tyzack
Nurse Adams
Charles Gray
Karl Liebnecht
Lee Montague
Jacques Grandier
Hildegard Neil
Barbara Kirstenburg
MB
Marianne Broome
Maria
PS
Patsy Smart
Cook
WA
William Abney
Butler
MK
Mathias Kilroy
Stable Lad
RH
Reg Harding
Gardener
BOX OFFICE
$2.5M
Budget
$11.4M
Revenue
+355%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (77 votes)
Budget
$2,500,000
Box Office
$11,364,985
Profit
+$8,864,985
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Legacy about?
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.
How long is The Legacy?
The Legacy has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in The Legacy?
The cast of The Legacy includes Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey, John Standing, Ian Hogg.
How much did The Legacy make at the box office?
The Legacy earned $11,364,985 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,500,000.
What is the rating of The Legacy?
The Legacy has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 77 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Horror