Beauty and the Beast 1987

Overview

Beauty and the Beast is a 1987 film classified under the genres of family, romance, and music. The film features a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes and received a G rating. The narrative follows a girl who consistently prioritizes the needs of others over her own. In an effort to save her father, she makes a promise to reside in a lavish castle alongside a strange beast. The cast of the film includes Rebecca De Mornay as Beauty and John Savage as the Beast and the Prince. Additional cast members include Yossi Graber as the Father, Michael Schneider as Kuppel, Carmela Marner as Bettina, and Ruth Harlap. The film was released in the United States on April 1, 1987. It is distinct from the CBS television series of the same name created by Ron Koslow, which aired from 1987 to 1990 and starred Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton. The film is noted for its exploration of the transformation of the monster into the prince.