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The Beast

La Bête

1975 · 1h 38m · Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance · France · Rated 18 (DE)

Just About The Most Outrageous Erotic Fantasy Ever Committed To Film.

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.

Written & directed by
Walerian Borowczyk
Starring
Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, Elisabeth Kaza, Pierre Benedetti
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Not available to stream, rent or buy in United Kingdom.

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MUBI: available in 122 countries
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bestialityerotic fantasyerotic movieforestfrancefrench nobilitymarriage engagementmarriage for moneynobilitynoble familystalkingwerewolf
Rating18 (DE)

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