Beauty and the Beast
"Once upon a time…"
Originally released in 1946. Beauty and the Beast is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Jean Cocteau.
Starring Jean Marais, Josette Day, and Marcel André
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (650 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Marais
as La Bête / Le Prince / Avenant
Josette Day
as Belle
Marcel André
as Belle's Father
Mila Parély
as Félicie
Nane Germon
as Adélaïde
Michel Auclair
as Ludovic
Raoul Marco
as The Insurer
Jean Cocteau
as The Voice of Magic (uncredited)
Noël Blin
as Footman (uncredited)
Christian Marquand
as Footman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Andre Paulve Film
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 ...
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Jean Cocteau.
How long is Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Beauty and the Beast released?
Beauty and the Beast was released on October 29, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beauty and the Beast?
The main cast of Beauty and the Beast includes Jean Marais, Josette Day, Marcel André, Mila Parély, Nane Germon.
Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
Beauty and the Beast has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 650 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.