The Beast
Das Teufelsweib
Synopsis
An adulterous woman draws a meticulous plan to murder her husband with the help of her lover, a much younger man. Committed the crime, they move to a beautiful Mediterranean island where they remain hidden waiting for the insurance company pays the policy of her husband. Everything seems to go perfectly when suddenly, she thinks she has seen her husband in a supermarket
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerd Roman Frosch, Oliver Berben
- Original Score
- George Kleinebreil
- Original Title
- Das Teufelsweib
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Moovie, Sat.1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerd Roman Frosch, Oliver Berben
George Kleinebreil
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Gaby Kull-Neujahr
Jochen Ketschau, Alicia Remirez, Jens Christian Susa, Oliver Berben
Department Leadership Roster
Gerd Roman Frosch
Director
Oliver Berben
Director
Jochen Ketschau
Producer
Alicia Remirez
Producer
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Director of Photography
Gaby Kull-Neujahr
Editor
Detlef Provvedi
Production Design
Oliver Berben
Producer
Silke Sommer
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beast about?
An adulterous woman draws a meticulous plan to murder her husband with the help of her lover, a much younger man. Committed the crime, they move to a beautiful Mediterranean island where they remain hidden waiting for the insurance company pays the policy of her husband. Everything seems to go perfectly when suddenly, she thinks she has seen her husband in a supermarket
Who directed The Beast?
The Beast was directed by Gerd Roman Frosch, Oliver Berben.
Who stars in The Beast?
The principal cast of The Beast includes Iris Berben, Michael Mendl, Thure Riefenstein, Peter Sattmann, Christoph Waltz.
When was The Beast released and how long is it?
The Beast was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast was composed by George Kleinebreil.