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The Beast Within (1995): Cast

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The Beast Within is a 1995 drama directed by Carsten Rudolf, starring Morten Suurballe as Krause, Søren Pilmark and Jens Okking. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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The Beast Within (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Carsten Rudolf
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Beast Within About?

The premise of The Beast Within without spoilers.

Set in a small province, the story follows a quirky ensemble of residents as they navigate the intertwined moments of a baptism, a funeral and a wedding. Central to the drama are a woman whose dreams remain unfulfilled, a questioning teenage boy, and an unorthodox minister. Viewed through the boy’s perspective, the narrative offers an off‑beat, adult‑oriented meditation on desire, rebellion and community.

The Beast Within Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • dark comedy
  • boy
  • baptism
  • wedding ceremony
  • parent teacher affair
  • slaughterhouse
  • childhood
  • death of father
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Cast & crew

The Beast Within Cast & Characters

Morten Suurballe leads the cast as Krause, with Søren Pilmark as Præsten and Jens Okking as Frederiks far. Directed by Carsten Rudolf; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Carsten Rudolf

One more film directed by Carsten Rudolf: The Christmas Family.

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FAQ

The Beast Within FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Beast Within, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Beast Within?

The Beast Within runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was The Beast Within released?

The Beast Within was released on September 1, 1995.

Who directed The Beast Within?

The Beast Within was directed by Carsten Rudolf.

More films by Carsten Rudolf

Who is in the cast of The Beast Within?

The Beast Within stars Morten Suurballe as Krause, Søren Pilmark as Præsten and Jens Okking as Frederiks far, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Beast Within have a post-credit scene?

No. The Beast Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Beast Within in?

The original language of The Beast Within is Danish.

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