Beauty and the Beast
Panna a netvor
Synopsis
Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.
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Beauty and the Beast (1978) Modern Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-01
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Zdena Studenková
Julie
Vlastimil Harapes
Beast
Václav Voska
Father
Jana Brejchová
Gábinka
Zuzana Kocúriková
Málinka
Josef Laufer
Bridegroom
Milan Hein
Bridegroom
Marta Hrachovinová
Maid
Karel Augusta
Suitor
Josef Langmiler
Suitor
Vít Olmer
Horseman
Jan Přeučil
Horseman
František Svačina
Goblin
Blažena Kramešová
Maid
Kamal El Rasheed
Blackamoor
Awad El Seed
Blackamoor
Musa Ahmed Mansour
Blackamoor
William M. Ncube
Blackamoor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juraj Herz
- Screenplay & Story
- Juraj Herz, Ota Hofman
- Original Score
- Petr Hapka
- Original Title
- Panna a netvor
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juraj Herz
Juraj Herz, Ota Hofman, Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, František Hrubín
Petr Hapka
Jiří Macháně
Jaromír Janáček
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimír Labský
Production Design
Juraj Herz
Director
Jiří Macháně
Director of Photography
Petr Hapka
Original Music Composer
Jaromír Janáček
Editor
Juraj Herz
Screenplay
Ota Hofman
Screenplay
Irena Greifová
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty and the Beast
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What is Beauty and the Beast about?
Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Juraj Herz.
Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Beast includes Zdena Studenková, Vlastimil Harapes, Václav Voska, Jana Brejchová, Zuzana Kocúriková.
When was Beauty and the Beast released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Beast was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty and the Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty and the Beast was composed by Petr Hapka.
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: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).