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The Beast

Name: The Beast
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1974-08-12
Cast: Giancarlo Giannini, Michel Constantin, Giuseppe Maffioli, Giuliana Calandra, Gabriella Giorgelli

1974 | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for people who need a good giggle and adventure lovers. A good one for when you want to be swept off somewhere else.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

An experienced truck-driver is forced to become assistant to a young Sicilian driver. The Beast, the truck they drive around Europe, becomes their ground for mutual respect and trust.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sergio Corbucci

Giancarlo GianniniNino Patrovita
Michel ConstantinSandro Colautti
Giuseppe MaffioliSuper Shell
Giuliana CalandraAmalia
Gabriella GiorgelliZoe
Jole Fierroex moglie di Colautti
Enzo FiermonteMatteo Sacchi
Carlo Gaddiil "Pacco di 70 chili"
Dalila Di LazzaroMagda
Anna MazzamauroFriend of Amalia