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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 11/29/1973
Runtime: 113 min
Director: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Writers: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Top Cast
Alejandro Jodorowsky
The Alchemist
Juan Ferrara
Fon
Adriana Page
Isla
Richard Rutowski
Axon
Ana De Sade
The Prostitute
Pablo Leder
Circus Barker
Héctor Ortega
Drug Master
Arielle Dombasle
(uncredited)
Manuel Dondé
Wanderer (uncredited)
Marcela López Rey
Prostitute (uncredited)
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