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The Beast (1988)

★ 7.3R111 minDirector: Kevin Reynolds

1988 American war film directed by Kevin Reynolds

The Beast (also known as The Beast of War) is a 1988 American war film directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by William Mastrosimone, based on his play Nənawā́te. The film starred Jason Patric, George Dzundza, Steven Bauer, Stephen Baldwin, Don Harvey and Erick Avari. The film follows the crew of a Soviet T-55 tank who became lost during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The film has enjoyed a cult-favorite status in spite of its low box office statistics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Beast about?
The Beast (1988) — During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains. A unique look at the Soviet 'Vietnam' experience sympathetically told for both sides.
Is The Beast based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Beast scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.