Beauty and the Beast (1947)

"Once upon a time…"
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Beauty and the Beast
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StarringJean MaraisJosette DayMarcel André
DirectorJean Cocteau
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NR 1 hr 36 minDec 23rd, 1947Fantasy, Drama, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 23rd, 1947
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 3rd, 1998 - Buy DVD
Original Language:French
Executive Producers:André Paulvé
Production Companies:Andre Paulve Film
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