
The Beast(1988)
“War brings out the beast in every man.”
Overview
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.
Director
Kevin Reynolds
Studio
Brightstar Films
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
as Sherina
Yitzhak Ne'eman
as Iskandar

David Sherrill
as Helicopter Pilot
Moshe Vapnik
as Hasan
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
Pushto
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Brightstar Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beast?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Beast (1988).
What is The Beast about?▼
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.
Who directed The Beast?▼
The Beast was directed by Kevin Reynolds and released in 1988. It is a war, drama film.
How long is The Beast?▼
The Beast has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The Beast?▼
The cast of The Beast includes George Dzundza as Daskal, Jason Patric as Konstantin Koverchenko, Steven Bauer as Khan Taj, Stephen Baldwin as Anthony Golikov, Don Harvey as Kaminski and more.
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