The Being(1983)
The ultimate terror has taken form...
Synopsis
Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.
Directed by Jackie Kong
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Cast
Martin Landau
Garson Jones
Marianne Gordon
Laurie
Bill Osco
Detective Mortimer Lutz
José Ferrer
Mayor Gordon Lane
Dorothy Malone
Marge Smith
Ruth Buzzi
Virginia Lane
Murray Langston
Arn
Kinky Friedman
Willis
Johnny Dark
John
Kent Perkins
Officer Dudley
Roxanne Cybelle
Suzie
Jerry Maren
Monster
Richard Marcus
Joe the Lab Assistant
Robin Stille
Girl at Drive-In Theater (uncredited)
Vern Stierman
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Being — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Being?+
The Being is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Being come out?+
The Being was released in 1983.
How long is The Being?+
The Being runs for 81 minutes (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed The Being?+
The Being was directed by Jackie Kong.
Who stars in The Being?+
The Being stars Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, Bill Osco, José Ferrer and Dorothy Malone.
Is The Being worth watching?+
The Being holds a 4.9/10 rating from 52 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of horror and science fiction.
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