Beauty and the Bull
Synopsis
Beauty and the Bull is a 1954 short documentary directed by Larry Lansburgh. It revolves around model Bette Ford, who accompanies a friend to a bullfight and decides to take it up as a career. She travels to Mexico to take formal training and fight bulls on ranches. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Lansburgh
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Lansburgh
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- Beauty and the Bull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Lansburgh
Janet Lansburgh
William Lava
Carl Carvahal
Rex Steele
Cedric Francis
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Lansburgh
Director
Janet Lansburgh
Writer
Carl Carvahal
Director of Photography
Rex Steele
Editor
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Cedric Francis
Producer
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What is Beauty and the Bull about?
Beauty and the Bull is a 1954 short documentary directed by Larry Lansburgh. It revolves around model Bette Ford, who accompanies a friend to a bullfight and decides to take it up as a career. She travels to Mexico to take formal training and fight bulls on ranches. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.
Who directed Beauty and the Bull?
Beauty and the Bull was directed by Larry Lansburgh.
Who stars in Beauty and the Bull?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Bull includes Marvin Miller, Bette Ford.
When was Beauty and the Bull released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Bull was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty and the Bull?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty and the Bull was composed by William Lava.