The Holy Mountain

7.5

1973

1h 53m

Drama

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.

Key Crew

Director

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Producers

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Roberto Viskin

Writers

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Cinematography

Rafael Corkidi

Music

Don Cherry

Cast (29)

Alejandro Jodorowsky

The Alchemist

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