The Beast (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1970, The Beast is an action, thriller, crime and western film directed by Mario Costa, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Foul, twitchy, and deranged sex maniac Johnny Laster comes up with a plan to abduct a lovely young heiress in order to obtain her considerable inheritance.
Who’s in it. The Beast stars Klaus Kinski as Johnny Laster, Gabriella Giorgelli as Juanita, Steven Tedd as Riccardo and Giovanni Pallavicino as Machete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The 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 The Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast 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 (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beast worth watching?
- The Beast holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast?
- The Beast stars Klaus Kinski, Gabriella Giorgelli, Steven Tedd, Giovanni Pallavicino and Andrea Aureli.
- When was The Beast released?
- The Beast was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.