The Beast to Die (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, The Beast to Die is an action, drama and crime film directed by Tōru Murakawa, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A policeman is murdered and his gun, stolen, used to commit the next crime. Detective Kashiwagi, who is leading the investigation, learns that the author of the killings “walks like a dead man”. Kashiwagi runs into Date, a former correspondent in the Vietnam War. There, Date discovered hell and something snapped in his mind.
Who’s in it. The Beast to Die stars Yūsaku Matsuda as Kunihiko Date, Asami Kobayashi as Reiko Hanada, Hideo Murota as Hideyuki Kashiwagi and Rikiya Yasuoka as Minehara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Beast to Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast to Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast to Die (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beast to Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beast to Die worth watching?
- The Beast to Die holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast to Die?
- The Beast to Die stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Asami Kobayashi, Hideo Murota, Rikiya Yasuoka and Yoshirō Aoki.
- When was The Beast to Die released?
- The Beast to Die was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.