Beauty and the Beast (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, Beauty and the Beast is a drama film directed by Luigi Russo, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Decameron-style collection of entertaining short stories with such diverse themes as nymphomania, bestiality, and masochism.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Lisbeth Hummel as Slavegirl (segment La schiava) / Varvara (segment Zooerastia), Anna Maria Bottini as Giovanna's Mother (segment La promessa), Franca Gonella as Giovanna (segment La promessa) and Claudio Undari as Tsar (segment La schiava), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Beauty and the Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beauty and the Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty and the Beast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beauty and the Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
- Beauty and the Beast holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Lisbeth Hummel, Anna Maria Bottini, Franca Gonella, Claudio Undari and Brigitte Petronio.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.