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The Beast

1988·Movie·R·111 min·7.1(214)

War brings out the beast in every man.

During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains.

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Where to watch The Beast in United States

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Where is The Beast streaming around the world?

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United StatesTubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube
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About The Beast

The Beast is a 1988 English-language war and drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The cast is led by George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.

The Beast was produced by Brightstar Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 14, 1988, and carries a R certification.

Director
Kevin Reynolds
Writers
William Mastrosimone
Release date
September 14, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Brightstar Films
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The Beast cast & crew

The Beast was directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by William Mastrosimone.

The cast features George Dzundza as Daskal, Jason Patric as Konstantin Koverchenko, Steven Bauer as Khan Taj, Stephen Baldwin as Anthony Golikov, Don Harvey as Kaminski, and Kabir Bedi as Akbar.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Douglas Milsome, and it was produced by John Fiedler.

Is The Beast worth watching?

The Beast holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 214 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.

At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy war and drama, The Beast is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Beast

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Cast of The Beast

George Dzundza

George Dzundza

Daskal

Jason Patric

Jason Patric

Konstantin Koverchenko

Steven Bauer

Steven Bauer

Khan Taj

Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Anthony Golikov

Don Harvey

Don Harvey

Kaminski

Kabir Bedi

Kabir Bedi

Akbar

Erick Avari

Erick Avari

Samad

Chaim Jeraffi

Chaim Jeraffi

Moustafa

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Shoshi Marciano

Sherina

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Yitzhak Ne'eman

Iskandar

David Sherrill

David Sherrill

Helicopter Pilot

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Moshe Vapnik

Hasan

The Beast — FAQs

Where can I watch The Beast in United States?

The Beast is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Beast on Tubi TV?

Yes — The Beast is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.

What language is The Beast in?

The Beast is originally in English, with audio tracks including Pushto, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Beast?

The Beast runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).

What is The Beast rated?

The Beast is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 214 ratings.

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