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The Legend of Bigfoot (1975): Cast & Plot

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The Legend of Bigfoot is a 1975 documentary directed by Harry Winer, starring Ivan Marx and Peggy Marx. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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The Legend of Bigfoot (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Harry Winer
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Legend of Bigfoot About?

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

Startling new motion picture footage of the elusive creature! A documentary about the legendary creature, Bigfoot, with emphasis on him being the missing link.

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Cast & crew

The Legend of Bigfoot Cast

Ivan Marx leads the cast, with Peggy Marx. Directed by Harry Winer.

From the director

More from Harry Winer

More films directed by Harry Winer, best-rated first: SpaceCamp, The Deadliest Lesson, The Dive from Clausen’s Pier and Infidelity.

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Plot

The Legend of Bigfoot Plot Summary

What happens in The Legend of Bigfoot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ivan Marx introduces the film as the culmination of a long arc of dedicated field research, a ten-year pursuit shaped by countless treks into remote landscapes in search of a creature many cultures know by different names. He notes the diversity of lore: the Eskimos call it “bushman,” the Colville Indians call it “Sasquatch,” and the Hoopa speak of it as “Om-mah,” yet the creature is most widely recognized by the name Bigfoot. The framing tone is calm and observational, inviting viewers to weigh myth against evidence as the narrative unfolds.

Full summary

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

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Legend of Bigfoot?

10 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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Who serves as the narrator and primary researcher in the documentary?

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FAQ

The Legend of Bigfoot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Legend of Bigfoot?

The Legend of Bigfoot runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was The Legend of Bigfoot released?

The Legend of Bigfoot was released on October 31, 1975.

Who directed The Legend of Bigfoot?

The Legend of Bigfoot was directed by Harry Winer.

More films by Harry Winer

Who is in the cast of The Legend of Bigfoot?

The Legend of Bigfoot stars Ivan Marx and Peggy Marx.

Does The Legend of Bigfoot have a post-credit scene?

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

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