LEGEND: The 80s Disaster That Ruined Everyone Involved
Drop a like, because today we’re diving into how an unforgettable fantasy went up in flames—literally—with on-set fires, ruined careers, and a final cut torn apart by the studio. And worst of all, how a deeply personal, passionate project became its director’s worst nightmare. 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Ridley Scott's Nightmare 02:00 - The fairy tale 03:00 - The big gamble 04:00 - Cast 06:00 - A set cursed from day one 09:50 - Fire 11:00 - The curse of Legend's post-production 12:45 - The studio cut 14:45 - Release and fear 15:55 - Life after Legend Legend is a 1985 American epic dark fantasy adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, written by William Hjortsberg, and starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Alice Playten, Billy Barty, Cork Hubbert and Annabelle Lanyon. The film revolves around Jack, a pure being who must stop the Lord of Darkness who plots to cover the world with eternal night.
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