On This Day

Legend released

April 18th 1986

10:51 18 April 2024

Following on from its release in European cinemas the previous year, 'Legend' opened in theaters across North America on this day in 1986.

Ridley Scott's epic dark fantasy film starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Tim Curry opened to mixed reviews and failed to break even at the box office on its initial release.

Scott's film has since gone on to become a cult classic after a directors cut was released on home media in 2002 with Jerry Goldsmith's original score restored.