The Beast
La Bête
“Just About The Most Outrageous Erotic Fantasy Ever Committed To Film.”
Synopsis
The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sirpa Lane
Romilda de l'Esperance
Lisbeth Hummel
Lucy Broadhurst
Elisabeth Kaza
Virginia Broadhurst
Pierre Benedetti
Mathurin de l'Esperance
Guy Tréjan
Marquis Pierre de l'Esperance
Roland Armontel
Priest
Marcel Dalio
Duc Rammendelo
Robert Capia
Roberto
Pascale Rivault
Clarisse De l'Esperance
Hassane Fall
Ifany
Anna Baldaccini
Théodore
Thierry Bourdon
Modeste
Marie Testanière
Marie
Stéphane Testanière
Stéphane
Jean Martinelli
Cardinal Joseph de Balo
Mathieu Rivolier
Julien Hanany
Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 15, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Screenplay & Story
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Original Title
- La Bête
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Argos films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walerian Borowczyk
Walerian Borowczyk
Bernard Daillencourt, Marcel Grignon
Walerian Borowczyk
Anatole Dauman
Department Leadership Roster
Walerian Borowczyk
Director
Walerian Borowczyk
Writer
Bernard Daillencourt
Director of Photography
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Anatole Dauman
Producer
Walerian Borowczyk
Editor
Jacques d'Ovidio
Production Design
Piet Bolscher
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast
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What is The Beast about?
The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.
Who directed The Beast?
The Beast was directed by Walerian Borowczyk.
Who stars in The Beast?
The principal cast of The Beast includes Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, Elisabeth Kaza, Pierre Benedetti, Guy Tréjan.
When was The Beast released and how long is it?
The Beast was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beast?
The Beast holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).