description The Beast Overview
The Beast is a 1988 war drama centered on a group of Soviet soldiers, including tank crew members, who become stranded in Afghanistan following navigational errors. The film depicts their struggle for survival and the escalating tensions within the unit during the ongoing conflict. It was directed by Kevin Reynolds and based on Mastrosimone’s play.
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info The Beast Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1988 |
help The Beast FAQ
What tank is used in the movie The Beast?
The film features a Soviet T-55 tank, which is referred to as "The Beast" by the Afghan characters. The production used an actual T-55 tank to capture the claustrophobic reality of the stranded tank crew navigating the harsh desert environment.
Is The Beast based on a true story?
While the 1988 film is a fictional narrative, it is loosely inspired by a real-life incident involving a Soviet tank crew that mutinied during the Soviet-Afghan War. It provides a gritty, historically grounded look at the conflict and the Afghan resistance.
Who directed the 1988 war movie The Beast?
The movie was directed by Kevin Reynolds, who is perhaps better known for directing films like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Waterworld. It stars Jason Patric and George Dzundza as members of the doomed tank crew.
Where was The Beast filmed?
Although the movie is set in Afghanistan, the production actually filmed in Israel to utilize its arid, mountainous landscapes. The Negev Desert served as a convincing stand-in for the dangerous terrain of 1980s Afghanistan.
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