The Beastmaster (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Beastmaster is a 1982 action adventure film directed by Don Coscarelli, starring Tanya Roberts. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $14.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Don Coscarelli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beastmaster About?
The premise of The Beastmaster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a primitive world where magic and might clash, Dar, a beastmaster with a unique connection to animals, undertakes a dangerous journey. He seeks to rescue a captive woman from a cruel sorcerer. Guided by his telepathic abilities, Dar must face an ancient, malevolent force and form an unexpected alliance to free his captive and ultimately secure his own freedom.
The Beastmaster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sword and sorcery
- animal human communication
- murder
- beast
- cult film
- action hero
- breasts
- sword and fantasy
- first of series
- male protagonist
- young
- dog
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- psychotronic film
- loincloth
- tiger
- sword
- bear
- cult director
- beastmaster
- human sacrifice
- temple
- hero
- bare chested male
- female frontal nudity
- boy rear nudity
- murder of a pregnant woman
- peplum
- protohistory
- muscular
- muscle man
- bare chested male bondage
- female topless nudity
- title directed by male
- title written by male
- sword and sorcery fantasy
- beefcake
- female rear nudity
- co written by director
- writer producer
- bear attack
- stabbed in the abdomen
- female nudity
- boy
- magic
- village
- baby
- pyramid
- mother dies in childbirth
- death of queen
- battle
The Beastmaster Cast
Tanya Roberts stars in The Beastmaster. Directed by Don Coscarelli.
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Director Don Coscarelli
The Beastmaster Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Beastmaster 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 18 Metascore
User score 7.6
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The Beastmaster Plot Summary
What happens in The Beastmaster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The gates of the ancient city of Aruk swing wide, as Maax (Rip Torn), the high priest of the city’s vengeful god Ar, enters with his acolytes. Inside the towering ziggurat that looms over the city, he confers with three enchanting yet terrifying witches, who bear the weight of a grim prophecy: the unborn son of King Zed (Rod Loomis) is destined to end Maax’s life. In defiance, Maax vows that the prince will never grow into a man, for he will ensure the young boy’s demise before he can draw breath.
Full summary
The whole story of The Beastmaster, scene by scene
The Beastmaster Box Office
The Beastmaster grossed $14.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.1M
- US & Canada
- $14.1M
The Beastmaster Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Beastmaster (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
How Well Do You Know The Beastmaster?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Maax?
The Beastmaster Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “El señor de las bestias” and “Повелитель зверей”.
- Also known as
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- El señor de las bestias
- Повелитель зверей
- 魔诫奇兵
- 万兽之王
- Le maître des bêtes
- ミラクルマスター 7つの大冒険
- Dar l'invincible
- Kaan principe guerriero
- Beastmaster - Der Befreier
- Pán šelem
- A vadak ura
- שליט החיות
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- Władca zwierząt
- Βάρβαρος Μαχητής
- O Príncipe Guerreiro
- Господарят на животните
- 비스트마스터
- 兽王伏魔
- El senyor de les bèsties
- Володар звірів
- O Guerreiro Sagrado
- Yenilmez Savaşçı
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Movies Like The Beastmaster
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus, Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time and The Beast and the Magic Sword.
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Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus 1996 -
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time 1991 -
The Beast and the Magic Sword 1983 -
Beasts 1977 -
The Blade Master 1982 -
Beast of Blood 1970 -
The Beast Man 1934 -
The Barbarians 1987 -
The Sword of the Barbarians 1982 -
Night of the Howling Beast 1975 -
The Beast 1975 -
The Sword and the Sorcerer 1982
The Beastmaster FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Beastmaster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beastmaster?
The Beastmaster runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Beastmaster released?
The Beastmaster was released on August 20, 1982.
Who directed The Beastmaster?
The Beastmaster was directed by Don Coscarelli.
More films by Don Coscarelli Who is in the cast of The Beastmaster?
The Beastmaster stars Tanya Roberts.
How much did The Beastmaster make at the box office?
The Beastmaster grossed $14.1 million worldwide.
How is The Beastmaster rated?
The Beastmaster has 6.2/10 on IMDb and 18 on Metacritic.
Does The Beastmaster have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beastmaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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