The Being movie poster

The Being

"The ultimate terror has taken form..."

November 18, 1983 1h 21m 4.8/10 (50 votes)

Originally released in 1983. The Being is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Jackie Kong. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, and Bill Osco

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 18, 1983 42 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (50 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Bill Osco Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Being about?

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 of...

Who directed The Being?

The Being was directed by Jackie Kong.

How long is The Being?

The Being has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was The Being released?

The Being was released on November 18, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Being?

The main cast of The Being includes Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, Bill Osco, José Ferrer, Dorothy Malone.