White Beast (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1950, White Beast is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The critical establishment was clearly not prepared to accept a woman's prison film featuring former prostitutes recovering from venereal diseases, unwanted pregnancies, and estranged lovers. With its cat fights, hysterical tantrums, film noir lighting, and dramatic music, White Beast is indicative of the new influences of the Hollywood psychological thriller on Naruse. Caged (John Cromwell, 1950) initiated a cycle of women's prison movies in the United States that may or may not have been shown in Japan, but the stylistics of White Beast draw on the same paranoid woman's films and film noir conventions that preceded the American cycle.
Who’s in it. White Beast stars Mitsuko Miura, Sō Yamamura, Eiji Okada and Kimiko Iino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, White 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 White Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Beast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Beast (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Beast worth watching?
- White Beast holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Beast?
- White Beast stars Mitsuko Miura, Sō Yamamura, Eiji Okada, Kimiko Iino and Chieko Nakakita.
- When was White Beast released?
- White Beast was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.