The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1983, The Beast and the Magic Sword is a fantasy and horror film directed by Paul Naschy, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. His bloodline damned by a witch, Waldemar Daninsky heads to Japan to seek a cure for his werewolf curse.
Who’s in it. The Beast and the Magic Sword stars Paul Naschy as Count Waldemar Daninsky / Irineus Daninsky, Shigeru Amachi as Kian, Beatriz Escudero as Kinga and Junko Asahina as Satomi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Beast and the Magic Sword 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 and the Magic Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast and the Magic Sword tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beast and the Magic Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beast and the Magic Sword worth watching?
- The Beast and the Magic Sword holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast and the Magic Sword?
- The Beast and the Magic Sword stars Paul Naschy, Shigeru Amachi, Beatriz Escudero, Junko Asahina and Violeta Cela.
- When was The Beast and the Magic Sword released?
- The Beast and the Magic Sword was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.