Beauty and the Beast
“The monster they feared was the prince she loved.”
Synopsis
To save her father, a girl who always puts others before herself promises to live her life in a lavish castle with a strange beast.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Marner
- Screenplay & Story
- Carole Lucia Satrina
- Original Score
- Lori McKelvey
- Original Title
- Beauty and the Beast
- Country of Origin
- Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Marner
Carole Lucia Satrina, Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve
Lori McKelvey
Avraham Karpick
Tova Ascher
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Itzik Kol
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Marner
Director
Carole Lucia Satrina
Screenplay
Buki Shiff
Costume Design
Lori McKelvey
Original Music Composer
Marek Dobrowolski
Production Design
Yoram Globus
Producer
Avraham Karpick
Director of Photography
Menahem Golan
Producer
Tova Ascher
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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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?
To save her father, a girl who always puts others before herself promises to live her life in a lavish castle with a strange beast.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Eugene Marner.
Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Beast includes John Savage, Rebecca De Mornay, Yossi Graber, Michael Schneider, Carmela Marner.
When was Beauty and the Beast released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Beast was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty and the Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty and the Beast was composed by Lori McKelvey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).