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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton, George Bruce
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Beauty and the Beast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Robert E. Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton, George Bruce
Hugo Friedhofer
Gilbert Warrenton
Robert Carlisle
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Robert Carlisle
Editor
George Bruce
Writer
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Sabine Manela
Costume Design
Jerry Bos
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beauty and the Beast.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty and the Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beauty and the Beast about?
Curse turns a handsome prince into a Beast at night. A princess tries to help him, while his enemies plot to take his throne.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Beast includes Joyce Taylor, Mark Damon, Eduard Franz, Michael Pate, Merry Anders.
When was Beauty and the Beast released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Beast was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty and the Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty and the Beast was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).