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The Beast of War

Original title: The Beast
  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
12K
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The Beast of War (1988)
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A Soviet tank and its warring crew become separated from their patrol and lost in an Afghan valley with a group of vengeance-seeking rebels on their tracks.A Soviet tank and its warring crew become separated from their patrol and lost in an Afghan valley with a group of vengeance-seeking rebels on their tracks.A Soviet tank and its warring crew become separated from their patrol and lost in an Afghan valley with a group of vengeance-seeking rebels on their tracks.

  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writer
    • William Mastrosimone
  • Stars
    • George Dzundza
    • Jason Patric
    • Steven Bauer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Reynolds
    • Writer
      • William Mastrosimone
    • Stars
      • George Dzundza
      • Jason Patric
      • Steven Bauer
    • 126User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Top Cast21

    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Daskal
    Jason Patric
    Jason Patric
    • Konstantin Koverchenko
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
    • Khan Taj
    Stephen Baldwin
    Stephen Baldwin
    • Anthony Golikov
    Don Harvey
    Don Harvey
    • Kaminski
    Kabir Bedi
    Kabir Bedi
    • Akbar
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Samad
    Chaim Jeraffi
    Chaim Jeraffi
    • Moustafa
    • (as Haim Gerafi)
    Shoshi Marciano
    • Sherina
    • (as Shosh Marciano)
    Yitzhak Ne'eman
    • Iskandar
    • (as Itzhak Babi Ne'Eman)
    David Sherrill
    David Sherrill
    • Kovolov
    Moshe Vapnik
    • Hasan
    Claude Aviram
    • Sadioue
    Victor Ken
    • Ali
    Avi Keedar
    • Noor
    Osnat Mor
    • Young Girl
    Rami Heuberger
    Rami Heuberger
    • Helicopter Co-Pilot
    • (as Ramy Heuberger)
    Avi Gilor
    • Khahzaman
    • (as Avi Gil-Or)
    • Director
      • Kevin Reynolds
    • Writer
      • William Mastrosimone
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews126

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The tank used in the film is an authentic Soviet T-55, captured by the IDF during the Arab-Israeli conflicts (although it was modified by the Israelis and re-designated as the Ti-67 and fitted with a 105mm main gun in place of the original 100mm gun). The film's military advisor, Dale Dye, said that he negotiated the purchase of the tanks over drinks with Israel Defense Forces officers in a Tel Aviv hotel.
    • Goofs
      The T-55 tank's crew is comprised of four men, not five as depicted in the movie. Indeed, it's impossible to accommodate five men in this kind of tank.
    • Quotes
      • Daskal: [the tank is incapacitated. Daskal hands out a grenade to Kaminski and Golikov] You know our standing orders.
      • Kaminski: What?
      • Daskal: Out of commission, become a pillbox. Out of ammo, become a bunker. Out of time, become heroes.
      • Kaminski: You must be out of your fucking mind!
      • [He tosses his grenade aside]
      • Daskal: Now. Together.
      • [Daskal pulls the grenade pin]
    • Crazy credits
      At the start of the film, just after the Columbia Pictures logo the following quote is given: When you're wounded an' left on Afghanistan's plains. An' the women come out to cut up your remains, Just roll to your rifle an' blow out your brains, An' go to your Gawd like a soldier. - Rudyard Kipling
    • Alternate versions
      There are two versions playing on American Premium (Subscription) Movie Channels. One has subtitles for the Mujahadeen and the other does not. Currently, on STARZ, the version with subtitles is playing. Last year, on A&E, was the version without subtitles.
    • Connections
      Featured in Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Trolleybus
      Written by Viktor Tsoy (as Viktor Tsoi)
      Performed by Kino
      Produced by Joel Bastener

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    FAQ3

    • What kind of tank is the one in the film supposed to be?
    • Does that kind of tank really have a five-man crew?
    • What rank is Daskal, the commander?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 7, 1988 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Pashtu
    • Also known as
      • The Beast
    • Filming locations
      • Israel
    • Production companies
      • A&M Films
      • Brightstar Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $161,004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $161,004
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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