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The Holy Mountain (1973)

Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky · 115 min · Drama

44.9 TOPICAL score · #2,295 of 6,776 films

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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.

The Holy Mountain (1973, directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky) has a TOPICAL score of 44.9 - ranked 2,295 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on audience and critics, and lowest on awards. Critics: 84% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.2/10 critics' average · Metacritic 76. Audiences: TMDB 7.5/10 (1,075 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 30 languages.

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Critics61
Audience81
Awards0
Historical impact32
Lasting engagement57
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Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders, Juan Ferrara

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