The Beast Shall Die(1959)
野獣死すべし
The Beast Shall Die Synopsis
A promising post-graduate literature student is transformed into a psychotic killer following the suicide of his father and a sleazy affair by his mother with a younger man.
The Beast Shall Die (1959) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Eizō Sugawa, released on June 9, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Reiko Dan and Yumi Shirakawa. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Eizō Sugawa
- Writers:
- Yoshio Shirasaka, Haruhiko Oyabu
- Producers:
- Sanezumi Fujimoto, Masakatsu Kaneko
- Cinematographer:
- Fukuzo Koizumi
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Beast Shall Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Kunihiko Date
Hiroshi Koizumi
as Detective Masugi
Reiko Dan
as Taeko Kusumi
Yumi Shirakawa
Makoto Satō
Eiko Miyoshi
Michino Yokoyama
as Waitress
Ichirō Shimizu
Yoshio Shirasaka
as Tsuji
Nobuo Nakamura
as Professor Sugimura
Eijirō Tōno
as Detective Kuwashima
Yūsuke Takita
Key crew
Directed by Eizō Sugawa, written by Yoshio Shirasaka and Haruhiko Oyabu, produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto and Masakatsu Kaneko.
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The Beast Shall Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Beast Shall Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beast Shall Die online?
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The Beast Shall Die (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Beast Shall Die?
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The main cast of The Beast Shall Die (1959) includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Reiko Dan, Yumi Shirakawa and Makoto Satō. The film was directed by Eizō Sugawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beast Shall Die released?
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The Beast Shall Die was released on June 9, 1959 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Beast Shall Die worth watching?
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The Beast Shall Die (1959) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.