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Release Date
Sep 16, 1988 (USA)
DVD Release Date
• R1: May 15, 2001
MPAA Rating
R
Running Time
1 hour, 51 minutes
Country USA
Studio A&M Films, Columbia Pictures
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Other Titles
• The Beast of War
• The Beast (1988)
• Bestie Krieg (1988)
• Beast of War
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Genre: War, Drama, Military, Suspense, Revenge, Cult Classic
Tagline: War brings out the beast in every man.
Plot: During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Koverchenko (Jason Patric), a young Russian soldier, is caught between his country and his conscience when his ruthless commander (George Dzundza) destroys a village. As the their tank lies trapped near the village, Koverchenko is labeled a traitor and left to die. After run-ins with wild dogs and rock-throwing Afgan women, he is rescued by an Afghan leader (Steven Bauer, TRAFFIC). The two unlikely allies then set out to destroy the Russian commander and his tank. Based on William Mastrosimone's stage play, THE BEAST is a haunting and unusual war film that has developed a fervent cult of admirers despite very limited theatrical play.
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Kevin Reynolds
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Waterworld, The Count of Monte Cristo |
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