Klaus Kinski prowls the Italian West as a deranged schemer with a twisted ransom plot.
THE BEAST
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.
The Beast is a 1970 Italian action, crime, thriller, and western film directed by Mario Costa about Johnny Laster, a foul and deranged sex maniac who hatches a plan to abduct a young heiress for her inheritance.
Why Cult
Klaus Kinski delivers a memorably unhinged performance as Johnny Laster, a role equal parts menace and mania.
An unusual blend of spaghetti western grit with crime-thriller depravity, set in a distinctive Italian production.
The central scheme is pure pulp: abduct an heiress for her inheritance, with plenty of sordid twists along the way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beast about? +
The Beast centers on Johnny Laster, a deranged sex maniac who plans to kidnap a young heiress to steal her inheritance.
When was The Beast released? +
The Beast was released in 1970.
Who directed The Beast? +
The Beast was directed by Mario Costa.
How long is The Beast? +
The Beast has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is The Beast? +
The Beast is an action, crime, thriller, and western film.
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