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Historical drama

The Mark of the Beast (1980): Cast

The Mark of the Beast (1980) movie poster

The Mark of the Beast is a 1980 historical drama directed by Pieter Verhoeff, starring Peter Faber as Dirk Tabak, Gerard Thoolen and Peter Tuinman. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Mark of the Beast (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Pieter Verhoeff
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mark of the Beast About?

The premise of The Mark of the Beast without spoilers.

Set in 1928 in the northern Netherlands, a man embarks on an affair with the wife of his friend who is imprisoned. She abandons her children to live with him, prompting the police to move in and arrest her. The situation culminates in a dramatic confrontation that lays bare the personal and legal fallout.

The Mark of the Beast Themes & Keywords

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  • female frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • title based on the bible
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Cast & crew

The Mark of the Beast Cast & Characters

Peter Faber leads the cast as Dirk Tabak, with Gerard Thoolen as IJje Wijkstra and Peter Tuinman as Botter. Directed by Pieter Verhoeff; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Pieter Verhoeff

More films directed by Pieter Verhoeff: The Letter for the King, The Moving True Story of a Woman Ahead of Her Time and Count Your Blessings.

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Details

The Mark of the Beast Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Brændemærket” and “A szenvedély hatalma”.

Also known as
  • Brændemærket
  • A szenvedély hatalma

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FAQ

The Mark of the Beast FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Mark of the Beast?

The Mark of the Beast runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Mark of the Beast released?

The Mark of the Beast was released on September 25, 1980.

Who directed The Mark of the Beast?

The Mark of the Beast was directed by Pieter Verhoeff.

More films by Pieter Verhoeff

Who is in the cast of The Mark of the Beast?

The Mark of the Beast stars Peter Faber as Dirk Tabak, Gerard Thoolen as IJje Wijkstra and Peter Tuinman as Botter, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Mark of the Beast have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Mark of the Beast in?

The original language of The Mark of the Beast is Dutch.

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