The Beast of War
“War brings out the beast in every man.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Beast of War - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-22
Top Cast
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George Dzundza
Daskal
Jason Patric
Konstantin Koverchenko
Steven Bauer
Khan Taj
Stephen Baldwin
Anthony Golikov
Don Harvey
Kaminski
Kabir Bedi
Akbar
Erick Avari
Samad
Chaim Jeraffi
Moustafa
Shoshi Marciano
Sherina
Yitzhak Ne'eman
Iskandar
David Sherrill
Helicopter Pilot
Moshe Vapnik
Hasan
Claude Aviram
Sadique
Victor Ken
Ali
Avi Keedar
Noor
Osnat Mor
Young Girl
Rami Heuberger
Helicopter Co-Pilot
Avi Gilor
Khahzaman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 5, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$161K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$7.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- William Mastrosimone
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- The Beast of War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Pushto, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $161K
- Production Studios
- Brightstar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Reynolds
William Mastrosimone
Mark Isham
Douglas Milsome
Peter Boyle
John Fiedler
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Boyle
Editor
William Mastrosimone
Screenplay
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Kevin Reynolds
Director
Douglas Milsome
Director of Photography
John Fiedler
Producer
Kuli Sander
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast of War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beast of War 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 of War?
The Beast of War was directed by Kevin Reynolds.
Who stars in The Beast of War?
The principal cast of The Beast of War includes George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer, Stephen Baldwin, Don Harvey.
When was The Beast of War released and how long is it?
The Beast of War was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Beast of War?
The Beast of War had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $161K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Beast of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast of War was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beast of War?
The Beast of War holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).