Beauty and the Beast (1946)
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The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.
Director: Jean Cocteau
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 29, 1946
Filmori Rating: 2.3/5 (3 ratings)
Cast
- Jean Marais - La Bête / Le Prince / Avenant
- Josette Day - Belle
- Marcel André - Belle's Father
- Mila Parély - Félicie
- Nane Germon - Adélaïde
- Michel Auclair - Ludovic
- Raoul Marco - The Insurer
- Jean Cocteau - The Voice of Magic (uncredited)
- Noël Blin - Footman (uncredited)
- Christian Marquand - Footman (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jean Cocteau (Screenplay)
- Jean Cocteau (Dialogue)
- Jean Cocteau (Story)
- Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont (Novel)
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Claude Ibéria
Production: Andre Paulve Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Magic of Love at First Sight, Underdog Triumphs, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
underdog, daughter, monster, beauty, rose, black and white, romantic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beauty and the Beast about?
- The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.
- Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast was directed by Jean Cocteau.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Jean Marais, Josette Day, Marcel André, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair.
- How long is Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast has a Filmori rating of 2.3/5 based on 3 ratings.
- Where was Beauty and the Beast produced?
- Beauty and the Beast was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Beauty and the Beast?
- The themes of Beauty and the Beast include: The Magic of Love at First Sight, Underdog Triumphs, Moving Relationship Stories.