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La bête (1977)

French and English fantasy film directed by Walerian Borowczyk

Film facts

Runtime
1h 44m 104 min
Released
15 April 1977

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

La bête has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 min). The French film released on 15 April 1977. It is directed by Walerian Borowczyk and stars Sirpa Lane, Marcel Dalio and Elisabeth Kasza.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Marcel Grignon
Produced by
Anatole Dauman
Production
Argos Films

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Lokis
Set in
France
Country
France

Release and where to watch

In theatres
15 April 1977
First shown
20 August 1975 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of La bête?

La bête has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes, or 104 min.

When did La bête release?

La bête released on 15 April 1977.

Who directed La bête?

La bête is directed by Walerian Borowczyk.

Who is in the cast of La bête?

The cast of La bête includes Sirpa Lane, Marcel Dalio, Elisabeth Kasza, Guy Tréjan, Roland Armontel and Jean Martinelli.

Is La bête based on a true story or a book?

La bête is based on Lokis.

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Immoral TalesFrench, 24 Nov 1973, 1973-1h 43m24 Nov 1973

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.