The Beastmaster
“Born with the courage of an eagle, the strength of a black tiger, and the power of a god.”
Synopsis
Dar, the son of a king, is hunted by a priest after his birth and grows up in another family. When he becomes a grown man, his new father is murdered by savages and he discovers that he has the ability to communicate with animals, which leads him on a quest for revenge against his father's killers.
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Top Cast
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Marc Singer
Dar
Tanya Roberts
Kiri
Rip Torn
Maax
John Amos
Seth
Rod Loomis
King Zed
Ben Hammer
Young Dar's Father
Ralph Strait
Sacco
Billy Jayne
Young Dar
Janet Jones
Witchwoman #3
Tony Epper
Jun Leader
Vanna Bonta
Zed's Wife
Joshua Milrad
Tal
Christine Kellogg
Witchwoman #2
Kim Tabet
Sacco's Daughter
Janet DeMay
Witchwoman #1
Jeremy Whelan
Jun Priest
Freddie Hice
Jun Priest
Daniel Zormeier
Winged Creature Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.76x
+$6.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Coscarelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Coscarelli, Paul Pepperman, Andre Norton
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- The Beastmaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- Leisure Investment Company, Beastmaster NV, ECTA Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli, Paul Pepperman, Andre Norton
Lee Holdridge
Joel King, John Alcott
Roy Watts
Sylvio Tabet, Nader Atassi, Paul Pepperman
Department Leadership Roster
Don Coscarelli
Director
Don Coscarelli
Writer
Paul Pepperman
Writer
Steve Boyum
Stunt Coordinator
John Alcott
Director of Photography
Roy Watts
Editor
Sylvio Tabet
Producer
Paul Pepperman
Producer
Conrad E. Angone
Production Design
Betty Pecha Madden
Costume Design
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beastmaster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beastmaster about?
Dar, the son of a king, is hunted by a priest after his birth and grows up in another family. When he becomes a grown man, his new father is murdered by savages and he discovers that he has the ability to communicate with animals, which leads him on a quest for revenge against his father's killers.
Who directed The Beastmaster?
The Beastmaster was directed by Don Coscarelli.
Who stars in The Beastmaster?
The principal cast of The Beastmaster includes Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos, Rod Loomis.
When was The Beastmaster released and how long is it?
The Beastmaster was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Beastmaster?
The Beastmaster had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $14.1M at the worldwide box office (1.76 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Beastmaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beastmaster was composed by Lee Holdridge.
Is The Beastmaster based on a book or true story?
The Beastmaster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andre Norton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beastmaster?
The Beastmaster holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).