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Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot (1976): Cast & Plot

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Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot is a 1976 mystery horror film directed by Ed Ragozzino, starring Joel Morello as Techka Blackhawk, Ken Kenzle and Lou Salerni. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Ed Ragozzino
Genres
Mystery , Adventure , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot About?

The premise of Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seven men survive a deadly trek through an untouched, primitive wilderness and recount their harrowing encounter with a legendary creature. Meanwhile, a team of scientists launches a systematic expedition to locate the elusive Bigfoot‑like being.

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot Themes & Keywords

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  • psychotronic film
  • snow adventure
  • numerous handsome men
  • bare chested male
  • cult
  • all male cast
  • bigfoot legend
  • expedition
  • scientist
  • crossing a river
  • stream
  • snow
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  • otter
  • silhouette
  • valley
  • cliff
  • shaving
  • bigfoot footage
  • dog
  • trail
  • meadow
  • creek
  • native american
  • near drowning
  • rope
  • river crossing
  • river
  • gun
  • gunshot
  • broken window
  • animal attack
  • creature feature
  • cabin
  • hiking
  • flashback
  • legend
  • cougar
  • grizzly bear
  • camping
  • mountain
  • scientific expedition
  • researcher
  • investigation
  • badger
  • wolf
  • forest
  • bear
  • raccoon
  • horseback riding
  • horse
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Cast & crew

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot Cast & Characters

Joel Morello leads the cast as Techka Blackhawk, with Ken Kenzle as Josh Bigsby and Lou Salerni as Bob Vernon. Directed by Ed Ragozzino; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot Plot Summary

What happens in Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the remote and dense forests of the Pacific Northwest, a sense of unease settles among the local wildlife, stirred by an unseen presence whose large, human-like reflection is glimpsed along a river. This mysterious figure hints at the legendary creature known as Bigfoot, a topic that has fascinated explorers and researchers for decades. The film begins with a narrator from the fictional North American Wildlife Research organization in Oregon, who shares historical accounts and evidence of Bigfoot sightings, most notably referencing the famous Patterson–Gimlin film. The narrator then announces an upcoming expedition aimed at investigating the existence of this elusive creature.

Full summary

The whole story of Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot, scene by scene

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Videos

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot Trailers & Videos

6 videos: 3 trailers, 1 clip and 2 featurettes.

All 6 videos
Sasquatch The Legend Of Bigfoot 1977 TV Trailer
  • Trailer Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot (Lost Footage Found)
  • Trailer Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot (1976) - TV Spot
  • Clip Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot Intro 1976
  • Featurette Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot (1976) Psuedo-documentary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which fictional organization sponsors the expedition in the film?

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FAQ

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot?

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot released?

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot was released on February 13, 1976.

Who directed Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot?

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot was directed by Ed Ragozzino.

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Who is in the cast of Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot?

Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot stars Joel Morello as Techka Blackhawk, Ken Kenzle as Josh Bigsby and Lou Salerni as Bob Vernon, among 7 credited actors.

Does Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot have a post-credit scene?

No. Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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