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Legend of the Witches (1970): Cast

Legend of the Witches (1970) movie poster

Legend of the Witches is a 1970 horror documentary directed by Malcolm Leigh, starring Guy Standeven as Narrator (voice), Alex Sanders and Maxine Sanders. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Legend of the Witches (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Malcolm Leigh
Genres
Documentary , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Legend of the Witches About?

The premise of Legend of the Witches without spoilers.

An in‑depth visual study of the roots of British witchcraft, tracing how ancient symbols persist in contemporary religious artefacts and rituals. Originally released with an X‑rating, the documentary reveals concealed rites such as coven initiation, animal‑sacrifice divination, ritual scrying, death‑spell casting, and the eerie intimacy of a Black Mass.

Legend of the Witches Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • pubic hair
  • initiation rite
  • bonfire
  • nude dancing
  • black mass
  • witchcraft
  • female nudity
  • christianity
  • baptism
  • looking in mirror
  • walking in the woods
  • church
+16 more
  • museum
  • rising sun
  • moon
  • beach
  • animal sacrifice
  • male nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • blindfold
  • superstition
  • male rear nudity
  • witch
  • pagan
  • paganism
  • folklore
  • female rear nudity
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Cast & crew

Legend of the Witches Cast & Characters

Guy Standeven leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Alex Sanders and Maxine Sanders. Directed by Malcolm Leigh.

From the director

More from Malcolm Leigh

One more film directed by Malcolm Leigh: Games That Lovers Play.

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Legend of the Witches Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Messe Noire--La Légende Des Sorcières” and “女巫传奇”.

Also known as
  • Messe Noire--La Légende Des Sorcières
  • 女巫传奇

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FAQ

Legend of the Witches FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Legend of the Witches, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Legend of the Witches?

Legend of the Witches runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Legend of the Witches released?

Legend of the Witches was released on June 5, 1970.

Who directed Legend of the Witches?

Legend of the Witches was directed by Malcolm Leigh.

More films by Malcolm Leigh

Who is in the cast of Legend of the Witches?

Legend of the Witches stars Guy Standeven as Narrator (voice), Alex Sanders and Maxine Sanders.

Does Legend of the Witches have a post-credit scene?

No. Legend of the Witches has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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