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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
(voice)
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| Hal Smith | ... |
Philippe
(voice)
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| Jo Anne Worley | ... |
Wardrobe
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Mary Kay Bergman | ... |
Babette
(voice)
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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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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 Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson
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Did You Know?
Trivia
When Paige O'Hara was auditioning, a bit of her hair flew in her face and she tucked it back. The animators liked this so they put it in the movie. See more »Goofs
When LeFou is chasing Footstool, he is missing a shoe, which is in the dog's mouth, but when LeFou and his buddies burst through the door, his shoe is on. When they get scared away, his shoe is missing again. 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 »Connections
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Soundtracks
"Beauty and the Beast (End Title Duet)"Written by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman
Performed by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson
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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.