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54% Critic Match
The Beast
“Just About The Most Outrageous Erotic Fantasy Ever Committed To Film.”
5.4 / 10• 1975• 1h 38m•NR• French
DramaFantasyHorrorRomance
Storyline
The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.
Cast & Crew
SL
Sirpa Lane
Romilda de l'Esperance
LeadLH
Lisbeth Hummel
Lucy Broadhurst
Elisabeth Kaza
Virginia Broadhurst
PB
Pierre Benedetti
Mathurin de l'Esperance
Guy Tréjan
Marquis Pierre de l'Esperance
Roland Armontel
Priest
Marcel Dalio
Duc Rammendelo
RC
Robert Capia
Roberto
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Walerian Borowczyk's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Beast is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
