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Beauty and the Beast (1991) -- Belle, whose father Maurice is imprisoned by the Beast (really an enchanted Prince), offers herself instead and finds the prince inside the Beast.
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Overview

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Writers:
Linda Woolverton (animation screenplay)
Roger Allers (story)
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Release Date:
22 November 1991 (USA) more
Tagline:
The most beautiful love story ever told. more
Plot:
Belle, whose father Maurice is imprisoned by the Beast (really an enchanted Prince), offers herself instead and finds the prince inside the Beast. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 16 wins & 14 nominations more
User Comments:
Perfect mix of music and animation...a solid achievement... more (243 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Paige O'Hara ... Belle (voice)
Robby Benson ... Beast (voice)
Richard White ... Gaston (voice)

Jerry Orbach ... Lumiere (voice)

David Ogden Stiers ... Cogsworth / Narrator (voice)

Angela Lansbury ... Mrs. Potts (voice)
Bradley Pierce ... Chip (voice) (as Bradley Michael Pierce)
Rex Everhart ... Maurice (voice)

Jesse Corti ... Lefou (voice)
Hal Smith ... Philippe (voice)
Jo Anne Worley ... Wardrobe (voice)
Mary Kay Bergman ... Babette (voice)
Brian Cummings ... Stove (voice)
Alvin Epstein ... Bookseller (voice)

Tony Jay ... Monsieur D'Arque (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Beauty and the Beast 3-D (USA) (promotional title)
Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (USA) (longer version)
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Runtime:
84 min | 91 min (special edition)
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints) | Sonics-DDP (IMAX version)

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One commercial for Beauty and the Beast (1991) and Lilo & Stitch (2002) started out with Lilo & Stitch flying and leaded into Stitch hanging onto the the chandelier during the famous shot of Belle and the Beast dancing. This does not make Belle very happy. After Belle stops to yell at Stitch the chandelier falls which doesn't make Belle any happier. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Following Belle's title song reprise on the hilltop and just after Phillipe interrupts her moment, she says "Phillipe!" though her lip movements suggest that other dialogue was intended. more
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[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...
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Soundtrack:
Carnival des Animaux more

FAQ

What was the Beast's actual name?
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64 out of 67 people found the following comment useful.
Perfect mix of music and animation...a solid achievement..., 3 October 2002
Author: Neil Doyle from U.S.A.

I've not seen the newly added song sequence (Human Again) featured in the latest IMAX version so my comments are based entirely on the original theatrical and VHS release.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Disney at its peak. From the stained glass window at the opening and the beautiful narration, the viewer is drawn into the story by the appealing music and clever lyrics ("Belle's Song") which gets the picture off to a bouncy start. The opening sequence showing Belle and the townspeople in song is masterfully handled and choreographed for maximum effect, setting the tone for the entire story.

The plot becomes thicker once Belle's father enters the castle grounds where the Beast resides. The castle interiors are brilliantly Baroque and the odd characters inhabiting the grounds are delightfully rendered by a perfect blending of art and voice talent. Cogsworth, Lumiere and Mrs. Potts are delightful creations, each with strong, consistent personalities. David Ogden Stiers, Jerry Orbach and Angela Lansbury cannot be praised enough for their contributions.

Two of the musical highlights are Orbach's dazzling job on "Be My Guest" (with French accent) and Angela's tender rendering of the title song, "Beauty and the Beast". Unforgettable movie moments. As Gaston, Richard White's robust baritone voice adds greatly to the effectiveness of his villainy.

It's no wonder the film was the first to receive recognition by the Academy with a Best Picture nomination. Outstanding in every department, including the end title song sung by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson in a more "modern" style.

Along with SNOW WHITE and SLEEPING BEAUTY, a top-notch fairy tale with its appeal evenly divided between adults and children--as well as the child in all of us.

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