The Day of the Beast (1995)
El día de la bestia (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 43min
- Action, Comedy
- 23 Dec 1998 (USA)
- Movie
Bent on committing as many sins as possible to avert the birth of the beast, a Catholic priest teams up with a Black Metal aficionado and an Italian connoisseur of the occult. Now, he must become an unrelenting sinner. Is there still hope?
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Awards:
- 16 wins & 14 nominations.
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| Álex Angulo | ... |
Cura
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| Armando De Razza | ... |
Cavan
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| Santiago Segura | ... |
José María
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| Terele Pávez | ... |
Rosario
(as Terele Pavez)
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| Nathalie Seseña | ... |
Mina
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| Maria Grazia Cucinotta | ... |
Susana
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Gianni Ippoliti | ... |
Productor
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| Jaime Blanch | ... |
Toyota 1
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David Pinilla | ... |
Toyota 2
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| Antonio Dechent | ... |
Toyota 3
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Ignacio Carreño | ... |
Toyota 4
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| Saturnino García | ... |
Sacerdote Anciano
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El Gran Wyoming | ... |
Nuevo Cavan
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Pololo | ... |
Abuelo Terminal
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Higinio Barbero | ... |
Satán
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Daniel Cicare | ... |
Conferenciante Argentino
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| Javier Manrique | ... |
Repartidor
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Aitor Fernández | ... |
Redactor 1
(as Aitor Fernandez)
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David Gil | ... |
Redactor 2
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Curro Martín Summers | ... |
Redactor 3
(as Curro Summers)
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Carlos Lucas | ... |
Regidor
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| Enrique Villén | ... |
Encargado Seguridad
(as Enrique Villen)
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Def Con Dos | ... |
Satannica Group
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Rosa Campillo | ... |
Locutora Telediario
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Manuel Tallafé | ... |
Guardia Entrañable
(as Manuel Tallafe)
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Aquilino Gamazo | ... |
Tipo Arapiento (sic)
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Paloma Montero | ... |
Virgen / Gitana
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José Coromina | ... |
San José Gitano
(as Jose Colomina)
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| Francisco Maestre | ... |
Tipo Enorme
(as Paco Maestre)
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Ramón Churruca | ... |
Tipo Peligroso
(as Ramon Churruca)
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Teresa Enric | ... |
Dependienta Almacén
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| Antonio de la Torre | ... |
Tipo Dependiente
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Juan y Medio | ... |
Policía
(as Juan Ymedio)
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| Ramón Agirre | ... |
Tipo Coche
(as Ramon Aguirre)
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Antonio Chamorro | ... |
Padre Familia
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Ignacio Ruiz | ... |
Policía 1 Matanza
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José Sáinz | ... |
Policía 2 Matanza
(as Jose Sainz)
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| Jimmy Barnatán | ... |
Niño Gordo
(as Jaime Barnatan)
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Lourdes Bartolomé | ... |
Madre Niño Gordo
(as Lourdes Bartolome)
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| Bruto Pomeroy | ... |
Padre Niño Gordo
(as Mario Ayuso)
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Otilia Laiz | ... |
Madre Familia
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José Alias | ... |
Seguridad Conferencia
(as Jose Alias)
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Ricardo Inglés | ... |
Conductor Moribundo
(as Ricardo Ingles)
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Trinidad Corredor | ... |
Monge Megáfono (sic)
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Bigarren | ... |
Policía Grandes Almacenes
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José Luis Arrizabalaga | ... |
Ladrón de Mal Aspecto
(as Arri)
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Carmen Martínez | ... |
Secretaria Grandes Almacenes
(as Carmen Martinez)
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Paco Araguetes | ... |
Barman
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María Bardem | ... |
Entrevistada
(as Maria Bardem)
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Salvador Pons | ... |
Vecino
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José María González Sinde | ... |
Cura Organista
(as Jose Maria Gonzalez-Sinde)
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Biaffra | ... |
Transeunte bajo edificio Schweppes (uncredited)
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Javier Dotú | ... |
Putero telefonillo / Locutor Tele 3 (uncredited) (voice)
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Amaya Díez | ... |
Trabajadora cadena TV (uncredited)
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Jorge Guerricaechevarría | ... |
Trabajador cadena TV (uncredited)
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| Luis Mariñas | ... |
Luis Mariñas (uncredited)
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| Ismael Martínez | ... |
Mimo / Pobre Chaval / Baltasar (uncredited)
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Carlos Perea | ... |
Hombre expulsado del asiento por José María (uncredited)
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Pedro Solbes | ... |
Pedro Solbes (uncredited)
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Victoria Vives | ... |
Go Go Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Álex de la Iglesia | ... | (as Alex de la Iglesia) |
Written by
| Jorge Guerricaechevarría | ... | (screenplay) (as Jorge Guerricaechevarria) & |
| Álex de la Iglesia | ... | (screenplay) (as Alex de la Iglesia) |
Produced by
| Claudio Gaeta | ... | delegate producer |
| Fernando de Garcillán | ... | associate producer |
| Andrés Vicente Gómez | ... | executive producer |
| Antonio Saura | ... | delegate producer |
Music by
| Battista Lena | ||
Cinematography by
| Flavio Martínez Labiano | ... | (as Flavio Mtnez. Labiano) |
Editing by
| Teresa Font | ||
Editorial Department
| Irene Blecua | ... | assistant editor |
| Alejandro Lázaro | ... | second assistant editor (as Alejandro Lazaro) |
| Ximo Michavila | ... | video colorist |
Art Direction by
| José Luis Arrizabalaga | ... | (as Jose Luis Arrizabalaga) |
| Biaffra | ||
Costume Design by
| Estíbaliz Markiegi | ||
Makeup Department
| María Carmen Clavel | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Mª Carmen Clavel) |
| Mercedes Guillot | ... | hair stylist (as Merche Guillot) |
| José Quetglás | ... | makeup artist (as Jose Quetglas) |
| Miguel Sesé Guillot | ... | makeup trainee (as Miguel Sese) |
| Blanca Sánchez | ... | hair stylist |
| José Antonio Sánchez | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Susana Sánchez | ... | assistant special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Carmen Martínez Rebé | ... | production manager |
| Carmen Sánchez de la Vega | ... | assistant production manager (as Carmen Sánchez) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| José María González Sinde | ... | second assistant director (as Jose M.ª Gonzalez-Sinde) |
| Salvador Pons | ... | assistant director |
| Jorge Sempere | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Salvador López | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| José Antonio Bermúdez | ... | sound mixer |
| Gareth Bull | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jaime Fernández-Cid Buscató | ... | boom operator |
| Carlos Garrido | ... | sound mixer |
| Ray Gillon | ... | sound designer |
| Fabio Huete | ... | boom operator |
| Gilles Ortion | ... | sound |
| Jaume Puig | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Miguel Rejas | ... | sound |
| Antonio Rodríguez 'Mármol' | ... | boom operator (as Antonio Rodriguez) |
| Richard Todman | ... | sound effects editor |
Visual Effects by
| Miguel García-Villaraco Casero | ... | visual effects artist (as Miguel García Villaraco) |
| Gabe Ibáñez | ... | animator |
| David Ramos | ... | visual effects artist |
| Rafa Solorzano | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Sergio Atanes | ... | stunts |
| Aquilino Gamazo | ... | stunts |
| Natalia Guijarro | ... | stunts |
| Luis M. Gutiérrez Santos | ... | stunts (as Luis Gutierrez) |
| Ismael Martínez | ... | stunts (as Ismael Martinez) |
| Pedro Parra | ... | stunts |
| Enrique Plata | ... | stunts |
| Álvaro Quiroga | ... | stunts (as Alvaro Quiroga) |
| Javier Sáez | ... | stunts (as Javier Saez) |
| Ignacio Carreño | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Carlos Cabeceran | ... | second operator |
| Pipo Fernández | ... | still photographer |
| Sergi Gallardo | ... | first assistant camera |
| Yankun García | ... | camera trainee (as Yankun Garcia) |
| Isaías Ibáñez | ... | electrician |
| Juan Leiva | ... | assistant camera (as Juan Martin Sabell) / first assistant camera |
| Ramón Muñoz Bravo | ... | key grip |
| Ricardo Rodríguez | ... | electrician |
| Gorka Rotaeche | ... | second assistant camera (as Gorka Rotaetxe) |
| José Vicente Salvador | ... | gaffer |
| Edmundo Sanz | ... | crane grip / grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elena Gómez | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Filippo Bussi | ... | digital music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| María Bardem | ... | script supervisor (as Maria Bardem) |
Additional Crew
| Ignacio Carreño | ... | gunsmith |
| Ángel Luis De Diego Jr. | ... | production assistant |
| Silvia Martínez | ... | second production assistant |
| Pilar Morillo | ... | head publicist |
| Pedro Ruigómez | ... | second production assistant (as Pedro Ruigomez Momeñe) |
| Ander Sistiaga | ... | production trainee |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CTV International (1997) (France) (theatrical)
- Con Un Pack Distribución (2021) (Spain) (theatrical) (4K restoration)
- Filmes Lusomundo (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Splendor Films (2022) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC) (1997) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Trimark Pictures (1998) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (Spain) (DVD)
- Anolis Entertainment (Germany)
- Best Film (1996) (Poland) (VHS) (Distributors)
- Laurus Entertainment (1998) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Rizzoli Corriere della Sera Home Video (RCS) (Italy) (VHS)
- SOMOS Next (2019) (United States) (video)
- Severin Films (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray) (special edition)
- Severin Films (2021) (United States) (DVD)
- Sogepaq Distribución (1995) (Spain)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1995) (Spain)
- Zima Entertainment (2012) (Mexico) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Tweedle Music (post-production equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Determined to commit as many sins as possible to avert the birth of the beast and the end of the world, dedicated Catholic priest Father Ángel Berriartúa heads to Madrid after deciphering the code behind Saint John's cryptic Book of Revelation. Because, according to his calculations, optimistic estimates based on a numerical transcription of the Apocalypse, the dark event will occur somewhere in the Spanish capital on Christmas Day. But time is slipping away from the ambitious cleric, who still needs to identify the beast's exact birthplace. As Father Berriartúa thinks outside the box, he soon teams up with two unlikely defenders: José María, an enthusiastic Black Metal aficionado, and Professor Caván, an Italian TV show host and connoisseur of the occult. Like it or not, Ángel must become an unrelenting sinner to foil the arch-enemy's plans. But is there a glimmer of hope for humankind? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | A devilishly dark comedy See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR2,100,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During shooting, the crew (and specifically Álex de la Iglesia) received various death threats from so-called satanist groups. See more » |
| Goofs | The last scene takes place nine months after Christmas, but the flowers and trees in the park show that it's early spring. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Especial Navideño (Top Películas Navideñas) (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | El día de la bestia See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Jaime Blanch's, David Pinilla's, Antonio Dechent's and Ignacio Carreño's characters are listed as "Toyota". These characters were replaced in later drafts of the scripts as "assailants". In the movie, they are called "Limpia Madrid", but credits still call them "Toyota." This is because they drive a Toyota car. See more » |
| Quotes |
Cura:
Well, it's fundamental. lt inspired me to see the Apocalypse not as an allegory but as an equation. Each letter has its own number. So, for example... Daleth is worth four, and Synn is worth three hundred, so we can... See more » |