Quick Info
- Year
- 1973
- Director
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Duration
- 113 min
- Language
- ES
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $0.8M
External Ratings
IMDb7.5
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes75%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Holy Mountain
Our Rating
7.6/10
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7.1/10
Overview
The Alchemist assembles together a group of people from all walks of life to represent the planets in the solar system. The occult adept's intention is to put his recruits through strange mystical rites and divest them of their worldly baggage before embarking on a trip to Lotus Island. There they ascend the Holy Mountain to displace the immortal gods who secretly rule the universe.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.6
Acting
7.7
Direction
7.5
Cinematography
7.3
Music
7.1
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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