The Beast Shall Die (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, The Beast Shall Die is a drama and crime film directed by Eizo Sugawa, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A promising post-graduate literature student is transformed into a psychotic killer following the suicide of his father and a sleazy affair by his mother with a younger man.
Who’s in it. The Beast Shall Die stars Hiroshi Koizumi as Detective Masugi, Tatsuya Nakadai as Kunihiko Date, Reiko Dan as Taeko Kusumi and Makoto Satō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Beast Shall Die 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 The Beast Shall Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast Shall Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast Shall Die (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beast Shall Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beast Shall Die worth watching?
- The Beast Shall Die holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast Shall Die?
- The Beast Shall Die stars Hiroshi Koizumi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Reiko Dan, Makoto Satō and Yumi Shirakawa.