Beauty and the Beast (1946)

10/29/1946 (FR) • 1h 36m

Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Once upon a time…

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jean Marais

La Bête / Le Prince / Avenant

Marcel André

Belle's Father

Mila Parély

Félicie

Nane Germon

Adélaïde

Raoul Marco

The Insurer

Jean Cocteau

The Voice of Magic (uncredited)

Noël Blin

Footman (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

underdog

daughter

monster

beauty

rose

black and white

romantic

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