Beef Cattle (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1979, Beef Cattle is a thriller film directed by Patrick Conrad, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas, in his forties, holds an important post in a slaughterhouse. He is engaged to Marie-Rose, the daughter of the director, whom he hopes to follow later. In a routine examination in the hospital, however, he finds out that he has cancer and his days are counted. The upheaval that he suffers as a result, however, does not take long, his decision is certain: he will use the short time to clean up some bad guys. What else can he do now?
Who’s in it. Beef Cattle stars Bert André as inspector, Herman Gilis as Thomas, François Beukelaers as man in grey and Ludo Busschots, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Beef Cattle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beef Cattle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beef Cattle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beef Cattle (1979)?
- In GB, Beef Cattle is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beef Cattle worth watching?
- Beef Cattle holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beef Cattle?
- Beef Cattle stars Bert André, Herman Gilis, François Beukelaers, Ludo Busschots and Guido Claus.
- When was Beef Cattle released?
- Beef Cattle was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.