Beauty and the Beast poster
Rating
7.5/10 (635 votes)
Popularity2
Runtime1h 36m
Release DateOctober 29, 1946

Beauty and the Beast

Once upon a time…

Overview

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.

Production

Andre Paulve Film

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Spoken Languages

French

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorJean Cocteau
ScreenplayJean Cocteau
Director of PhotographyHenri Alekan

Videos & Trailers

La Belle et la bête (1946) - Trailer

La Belle et la bête (1946) - Trailer

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Criterion Trailer 6: Beauty and the Beast

Criterion Trailer 6: Beauty and the Beast

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