Beauty and the Beast
La Belle et la Bête
“Once upon a time…”
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.
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La Belle et la bête (1946) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-07
Top Cast
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Jean Marais
La Bête / Le Prince / Avenant
Josette Day
Belle
Marcel André
Belle's Father
Mila Parély
Félicie
Nane Germon
Adélaïde
Michel Auclair
Ludovic
Raoul Marco
The Insurer
Jean Cocteau
The Voice of Magic (uncredited)
Noël Blin
Footman (uncredited)
Christian Marquand
Footman (uncredited)
Gilles Watteaux
Footman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 23, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Cocteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cocteau
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- La Belle et la Bête
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Andre Paulve Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau, Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
Georges Auric
Henri Alekan
Claude Ibéria
André Paulvé
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Claude Ibéria
Editor
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Christian Bérard
Production Design
Jean Cocteau
Screenplay
Lucien Carré
Production Design
Antonio Castillo
Costume Design
Jean Cocteau
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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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?
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.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Jean Cocteau.
Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Beast includes Jean Marais, Josette Day, Marcel André, Mila Parély, Nane Germon.
When was Beauty and the Beast released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Beast was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty and the Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty and the Beast was composed by Georges Auric.
Is Beauty and the Beast based on a book or true story?
Beauty and the Beast is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.