Legend is a 1985 fantasy film released by Universal Pictures, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry. Though not a very notable success when first released, it received a single Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup, and since its initial release, has developed a cult following. "Once, long ago" in a world of unicorns, fairies, goblins, and demons, the Lord of Darkness beseeches Mother Night for her protection, lamenting his isolation, exiled underground by an unseen force. He senses the presence of two unicorns who safeguard the power of light, and bids... his goblin servant, Blix, to find and destroy them. They are to bring him the horns, to create a lasting darkness and ensure that sunshine never returns. Mischievous Princess Lily goes alone to the forest to meet her friend Jack, a "forest child" who is teaching her the languages of animals. He takes her to visit the unicorns when the hidden goblins attack with a poisoned blowpipe dart, hitting the stallion.
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| Release date: | August 28, 1985 |
| Directed by: | Ridley Scott |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 94 Minutes |
| Producer: | Arnon Milchan |
| Editor: | Terry Rawlings |
| Music by: | Jerry Goldsmith, Tangerine Dream, Eric Allaman, Johannes Schmoelling, Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese |
| Cinematography: | Alex Thomson |
| Screenplay by: | William Hjortsberg |
| Estimated budget: | $30,000,000 |
| Genre: | Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction |