Beef Cattle (1979)

Beef Cattle (1979) poster

Thomas, in his forties, holds an important post in a slaughterhouse. He is engaged to Marie-Rose, the daughter of the director, whom he hopes to follow later. In a routine examination in the hospital, however, he finds out that he has cancer and his days are counted. The upheaval that he suffers as a result, however, does not take long, his decision is certain: he will use the short time to clean up some bad guys. What else can he do now?

Director: Patrick Conrad
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Thijs van Leer
Editing: Dominique Loreau, Françoise Dumoulin
Production: Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België), Pierre Films, Flanders Image
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Themes

Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death, Black Market and Organ Trade, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder

Keywords

prostitute, shotgun, belgium, boxing school, terminal illness, flanders, murder, prostitution, criminal, lung cancer, terminal cancer, terminal disease, ghent, crime

More Films by Director: Patrick Conrad
More Films in Genre: Thriller, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beef Cattle about?
Thomas, in his forties, holds an important post in a slaughterhouse. He is engaged to Marie-Rose, the daughter of the director, whom he hopes to follow later. In a routine examination in the hospital, however, he finds out that he has cancer and his days are counted. The upheaval that he suffers as a result, however, does not take long, his decision is certain: he will use the short time to clean up some bad guys. What else can he do now?
Who directed Beef Cattle?
Beef Cattle was directed by Patrick Conrad.
Who stars in Beef Cattle?
Beef Cattle stars Bert André, Herman Gilis, François Beukelaers, Ludo Busschots, Guido Claus, Joris Collet.
How long is Beef Cattle?
Beef Cattle has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Beef Cattle?
Beef Cattle is a Thriller, Drama film.
Where was Beef Cattle produced?
Beef Cattle was produced in Belgium.
What are the themes of Beef Cattle?
The themes of Beef Cattle include: Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death, Black Market and Organ Trade, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.