Man and Beast (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1963, Man and Beast is a drama and war film directed by Edwin Zbonek, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. End of the WWII, concentration camp somewhere in Poland. Prisoners have heard that Germans have plans to kill them all, before the Allies come. One of the prisoners escapes, and tries to find the Allies. A manhunt begins.
Who’s in it. Man and Beast stars Götz George as Franz Köhler, Günther Ungeheuer as Willy, Alexander Allerson as SS-Mann Goldap and Petar Banićević as Stani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Man and Beast 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 Man and Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man and Beast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man and Beast (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man and Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man and Beast worth watching?
- Man and Beast holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man and Beast?
- Man and Beast stars Götz George, Günther Ungeheuer, Alexander Allerson, Petar Banićević and Stanko Buhanac.
- When was Man and Beast released?
- Man and Beast was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.