The Beast(1975)
La Bête
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The Beast Synopsis
The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.
The Beast (1975) is a drama, fantasy, horror and romance film directed by Walerian Borowczyk, released on August 20, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, Elisabeth Kaza and Pierre Benedetti. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 187 ratings.
- Director:
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Writers:
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Producers:
- Anatole Dauman
- Cinematographer:
- Bernard Daillencourt
- Production:
- Argos films
- Status:
- Released
The Beast (1975) Trailer
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The Beast Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sirpa Lane
Sirpa Lane
as Romilda de l'Esperance
- Lisbeth Hummel
Lisbeth Hummel
as Lucy Broadhurst
Elisabeth Kaza
as Virginia Broadhurst
- Pierre Benedetti
Pierre Benedetti
as Mathurin de l'Esperance
Guy Tréjan
as Marquis Pierre de l'Esperance
Roland Armontel
as Priest
Marcel Dalio
as Duc Rammendelo
- Robert Capia
Robert Capia
as Roberto
Pascale Rivault
as Clarisse De l'Esperance
- Hassane Fall
Hassane Fall
as Ifany
- Anna Baldaccini
Anna Baldaccini
as Théodore
- Thierry Bourdon
Thierry Bourdon
as Modeste
Key crew
Directed by Walerian Borowczyk, written by Walerian Borowczyk, produced by Anatole Dauman.
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The Beast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 187 ratings.
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The Beast – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beast online?
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Who stars in The Beast?
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The main cast of The Beast (1975) includes Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, Elisabeth Kaza, Pierre Benedetti and Guy Tréjan. The film was directed by Walerian Borowczyk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beast released?
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The Beast was released on August 20, 1975 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Beast worth watching?
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The Beast (1975) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 187 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Beast?
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