Belle (2013)
Based on the inspiring true story
Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
Director: Amma Asante
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Cast
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw - Dido Elizabeth Belle
- Tom Wilkinson - Lord Mansfield
- Sam Reid - John Davinier
- Emily Watson - Lady Mansfield
- Sarah Gadon - Lady Elizabeth Murray
- Miranda Richardson - Lady Ashford
- Penelope Wilton - Lady Mary Murray
- Tom Felton - James Ashford
- James Norton - Oliver Ashford
- Matthew Goode - Captain Sir John Lindsay
Screenplay
- Misan Sagay (Screenplay)
Music: Rachel Portman
Cinematography: Ben Smithard
Editing: Victoria Boydell, Pia Di Ciaula
Production: Pinewood Studios, DJ Films, Isle of Man Film, BFI, Metrol Technology
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection, Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
slavery, based on true story, trial, victorian england, interracial relationship, class differences, slave, period drama, 18th century, high society, caribbean sea, biracial, woman director, social issues, costume drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Belle about?
- Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
- Who directed Belle?
- Belle was directed by Amma Asante.
- Who stars in Belle?
- Belle stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Miranda Richardson.
- How long is Belle?
- Belle has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Belle?
- Belle is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Belle?
- Belle had a budget of $11M.
- How much did Belle gross?
- Belle grossed $17M worldwide.
- Where was Belle produced?
- Belle was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Belle?
- The themes of Belle include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama.