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Beloved (1998)

R | | Drama, History, Horror | 16 October 1998 (USA)
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Based on the book by Toni Morrison, in which a slave is visited by the spirit of a mysterious young woman

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yada Beener ... Denver aged 9
Emil Pinnock ... Howard aged 14
Calen Johnson ... Buglar aged 13
... Sethe
... Baby Suggs
... Paul D
... Denver
... Schoolteacher
Kessia Embry ... Amy Denver (as Kessia Kordelle)
... Schoolteacher's Nephew
... Younger Sethe (as Lisa Gay Hamilton)
Tyler Hinson ... Baby Beloved
... Young Paul D
... Halle
... Beloved
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Storyline

After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen... Written by Jeremy Cohen <crashbug@ix.netcom.com>

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spirit | farm | freedom | slavery | ohio | See All (153) »

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The past has a life of its own.

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Drama | History | Horror

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent images, sexuality and nudity | See all certifications »

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16 October 1998 (USA)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$80,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,165,551, 18 October 1998, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$22,852,487
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Weir had originally intended to direct this. See more »

Goofs

Beloved wears contact lenses. See more »

Quotes

Baby Suggs: Over yonder, they do not love your flesh. Oh, my people... they do not love your hands. Those, they only use, tie, bind, chop off and leave empty! Love your hands! Raise them up, and kiss them.
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Connections

Referenced in Smart Guy: It Takes Two (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

Carrie Belle
Arranged by Alan Lomax and John Davis
Performed by John Davis and Group A
Courtesy of Rounder Records/Ocean Park Music
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Denver suddenly burst into tears shortly after meeting Paul D?
Q: What happened to Sethe's husband, Halle? Why did he never show up?
Q: Why did Sethe try to kill all of her children?
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I saw this amazing film at the theatre and was skeptical going in due to Oprah's campaigning for it so heavily but was blown away regardless--after watching it again I understand her pleas. This stunning story and its brilliant execution by an outstanding director, cast and crew was seen by far too few people. It should have swept the oscars and if I recall--was merely nominated for costume design the same year that literally no black actors, directors, or films were nominated in any of their categories. wow--a real eye opener on how little respect good art recieves even today--let alone artists of color. I'd like the opportunity to tell each and every member of the cast how astonished I was even hours later. A beautiful, rich, and generous film. An earnest thank you to everyone who helped get it made. Bravo and thank you!
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