The Beast (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1954, The Beast is a drama and crime film directed by Salah Abu Seif, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Abdel Sabour was a thief and a smuggler known as The Beast to the people in one of the villages of upper Egypt; everyone was afraid of him, including the police. He enjoyed the protection of Redwan Pasha, who in turn used him during elections to eliminate his rivals. Officer Raouf Saleh was sent to the village with his wife and son with the assignment of arresting The Beast. However The Beast and his gang worked together from the beginning trying to dispose of the officer and his family in any way possible.
Who’s in it. The Beast stars Anwar Wagdi as Raouf Salah, Mahmoud el-Meliguy as Abd El-Sabour and Samia Gamal.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Beast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beast worth watching?
- The Beast holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast?
- The Beast stars Anwar Wagdi, Mahmoud el-Meliguy and Samia Gamal.
- When was The Beast released?
- The Beast was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.