The Beast of War(1988)
War brings out the beast in every man.
The Beast of War Synopsis
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.
The Beast of War (1988) is a war and drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds, released on September 14, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer and Stephen Baldwin. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 223 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Reynolds
- Writers:
- William Mastrosimone
- Producers:
- John Fiedler
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Milsome
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Brightstar Films
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $161,004
- Status:
- Released
The Beast of War (1988) Trailer
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The Beast of War Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Dzundza
as Daskal
Jason Patric
as Konstantin Koverchenko
Steven Bauer
as Khan Taj
Stephen Baldwin
as Anthony Golikov
Don Harvey
as Kaminski
Kabir Bedi
as Akbar
Erick Avari
as Samad
Chaim Jeraffi
as Moustafa
- Shoshi Marciano
Shoshi Marciano
as Sherina
- Yitzhak Ne'eman
Yitzhak Ne'eman
as Iskandar
David Sherrill
as Helicopter Pilot
- Moshe Vapnik
Moshe Vapnik
as Hasan
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Reynolds, written by William Mastrosimone, produced by John Fiedler.
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The Beast of War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 223 ratings.
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The Beast of War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beast of War online?
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The Beast of War (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Beast of War?
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The main cast of The Beast of War (1988) includes George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer, Stephen Baldwin and Don Harvey. The film was directed by Kevin Reynolds. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beast of War released?
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The Beast of War was released on September 14, 1988 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Beast of War worth watching?
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The Beast of War (1988) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 223 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Beast of War?
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