The Beast (The Beast of War)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" The Beast (also: The Beast of War) is a 1988 Columbia Pictures war film directed by Kevin Reynolds and based on a William Mastrosimone play entitled Nanawatai. The plot concerns a Soviet T-62 tank lost during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The movie has enjoyed a recent release onto DVD, further enhancing its cult-favorite status in spite of its low box-office statistics. During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a st"

Movies Viewed in 2021 (630 movies items)

" First Viewing Viewing Date: December 31st Via: iTunes Store Plot: A Soviet tank and its warring crew become separated from their patrol and lost in an Afghan valley with a group of vengeance-seeking rebels on their tracks. Rating: 7.3/10"

Iraq, Afghanistan and The War on Terror (49 movies items)

"Very good film that represents a moral struggle for a young soldier who disagrees with the actions of his ruthless commander. "

Favorite Drama Films: 1988-1989 (110 movies items)

" Directed by: Kevin Reynolds Produced by: Christopher Dalton, John Fielder, Gil Frissen, and Dale Pollock Written by: William Mastrosimone Based on the play,"Nanawatai" by: William Mastrosimone Cinematography: Douglas Milsome Edited by: Peter Boyle Music by: Mark Isham Distributed by: Columbia Pictures"

Favorite Action Films: 1988-1989 (44 movies items)

" Directed by: Kevin Reynolds Produced by: Christopher Dalton, John Fielder, Gil Frissen, and Dale Pollock Written by: William Mastrosimone Based on the play,"Nanawatai" by: William Mastrosimone Cinematography: Douglas Milsome Edited by: Peter Boyle Music by: Mark Isham Distributed by: Columbia Pictures"