Beauty and the Beast (1946)
Original title: La Belle et la Bête
Beauty and the Beast is a 1946 French-language drama movie directed by Jean Cocteau, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Jean Marais, Josette Day and Marcel André.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Beauty and the Beast released?
Beauty and the Beast was released on 29 October 1946.
How long is Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast runs 1h 36m.
Who made Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Jean Cocteau.
Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast is available on Bloodstream, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Beauty and the Beast
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Cast
- Jean Marais as La Bête / Le Prince / Avenant
- Josette Day as Belle
- Marcel André as Belle's Father
- Mila Parély as Félicie
- Nane Germon as Adélaïde
- Michel Auclair as Ludovic
- Raoul Marco as The Insurer
- Jean Cocteau as The Voice of Magic (uncredited)
- Noël Blin as Footman (uncredited)
- Christian Marquand as Footman (uncredited)
- Gilles Watteaux as Footman (uncredited)