The Being
“The ultimate terror has taken form...”
Synopsis
Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.
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The Being • 1983 • Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-12
Top Cast
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Martin Landau
Garson Jones
Marianne Gordon
Laurie
Bill Osco
Detective Mortimer Lutz
José Ferrer
Mayor Gordon Lane
Dorothy Malone
Marge Smith
Ruth Buzzi
Virginia Lane
Murray Langston
Arn
Kinky Friedman
Willis
Johnny Dark
John
Kent Perkins
Officer Dudley
Roxanne Cybelle
Suzie
Jerry Maren
Monster
Richard Marcus
Joe the Lab Assistant
Robin Stille
Girl at Drive-In Theater (uncredited)
Vern Stierman
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tucson, Arizona
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jackie Kong
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackie Kong
- Original Score
- Don Preston
- Original Title
- The Being
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Bill Osco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jackie Kong
Jackie Kong
Don Preston
Robert Ebinger
Karin Nowarra
Bill Osco
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Kong
Director
Karin Nowarra
Editor
Don Preston
Original Music Composer
Jackie Kong
Writer
Bill Osco
Producer
Robert Ebinger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Being
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What is The Being about?
Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.
Who directed The Being?
The Being was directed by Jackie Kong.
Who stars in The Being?
The principal cast of The Being includes Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, Bill Osco, José Ferrer, Dorothy Malone.
When was The Being released and how long is it?
The Being was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Being?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Being was composed by Don Preston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Being?
The Being holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).