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Beauty and the Beast (1991) 8.0
Belle, whose father is imprisoned by the Beast, offers herself instead and discovers her captor to be an enchanted prince. |
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Cast
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| Paige O'Hara | ... |
Belle
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| Robby Benson | ... |
Beast
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Richard White | ... |
Gaston
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| Jerry Orbach | ... |
Lumiere
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| David Ogden Stiers | ... |
Cogsworth /
Narrator
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| Angela Lansbury | ... |
Mrs. Potts
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| Bradley Pierce | ... |
Chip
(voice) (as Bradley Michael Pierce)
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| Rex Everhart | ... |
Maurice
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| Jesse Corti | ... |
Lefou
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| Hal Smith | ... |
Philippe
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| Jo Anne Worley | ... |
Wardrobe
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Mary Kay Bergman | ... |
Babette
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| Brian Cummings | ... |
Stove
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Alvin Epstein | ... |
Bookseller
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| Tony Jay | ... |
Monsieur D'Arque
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Belle is a girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town, constantly trying to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet. Written by Tim Pickett <quetzal@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au>
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The most beautiful love story ever told. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
22 November 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Beauty and the Beast 3-D See more »Filming Locations:
Walt Disney Feature Animation - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$99,508 (Brazil) (6 September 2002)Gross:
$218,967,620 (USA) (4 May 2012)Company Credits
Production Co:
Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Narrator: Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter's night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold. Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the prince sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away. But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found ...
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Written by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman
Performed by Paige O'Hara
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Did You Know?
Trivia
While his true name is never mentioned in the media franchise, it has been confirmed by the CD-ROM tie-in game ("The D Show") and the Beauty and the Beast Broadway musical that the Beast's real name is Prince Adam. See more »Goofs
The scratch marks that the beast makes in his portrait change direction and location throughout the film. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Narrator: Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter's night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold. Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the prince sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away. But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found ...
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Crazy Credits
"To our friend, Howard, who gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul, we will be forever grateful. Howard Ashman (1950-1991)" See more »Soundtracks
"Belle (Reprise)"Written by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman
Performed by Paige O'Hara
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a great movie story done with wondrous animation and lovely music. the pacing was perfect, the music blended extremely well with the action, and each character was developed charmingly. the contrast between the mean but insecure beast plays very well against the lovely but bright and secure belle. the animation was top notch: even now, after disney has had time to develop better computer animation techniques, it still has beautiful color and flow. except for pinocchio, I don't know any disney movie more lovely. It's a movie that appeals to children of all ages, especially adults : )
enough of the "technical stuff" let's get on to my emotional attachment to the movie.
I remember the first time I saw B&tB so vividly; I was completely enthralled by the movie that all I could do on the way home was smile and cry. I've seen it many, many times, yet the ballroom scene still gives me goose bumps. Angela Landsbury as Mrs. Potts sings the title song with so much feeling that every time I hear the song, I'm swept away back to that ballroom.
I was also moved by Belle's strength of self worth and generosity. She is a heroine I'd love girls to emulate. She knows what she wants, but yet is sensitive to others in trying to achieve that goal. She also learns to apologize and to forgive, no small task.
I've loved this movie from the start, and it has grown into an obsession. I collect everything I can now, and watch it when I need a lift. So I know my opinion is strongly biased : ) but I hope you get a chance to see this film and judge for yourself. I realize it is difficult to get access to the videos or laser discs (check out the spanish version cover imdb is using in B&tB's page) but it is well worth the search. The first time is most magical. I envy you.