A Savage Beast Goes Mad (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1976, A Savage Beast Goes Mad is an action, drama and crime film directed by Sadao Nakajima, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. Test driver Hayami loses control of his car and rolls over. His company then learns that he has kept secret that he is visually impaired, and he is fired. Without the prospect of returning to his old job he makes a plan to rob several jewelry stores. A few days later, Hayami escapes with stolen goods worth 80 million yen in a violin case on a Kyoto city bus. A wild chase ensues.

Who’s in it. A Savage Beast Goes Mad stars Tsunehiko Watase as Shin Hayami, Maki Tachibana as Kaoru Tachibana, Maki Tachibana as Kaoru Tachibana and Takuzō Kawatani as Saburo Tanimura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Savage Beast Goes Mad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Savage Beast Goes Mad page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Savage Beast Goes Mad 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 A Savage Beast Goes Mad (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Savage Beast Goes Mad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Savage Beast Goes Mad worth watching?
A Savage Beast Goes Mad holds an audience score of 5.6 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 A Savage Beast Goes Mad?
A Savage Beast Goes Mad stars Tsunehiko Watase, Maki Tachibana, Maki Tachibana, Takuzō Kawatani and Hideo Murota.
When was A Savage Beast Goes Mad released?
A Savage Beast Goes Mad was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.