Beauty and the Beast (1987 film)


Beauty and the Beast alternatively Cannon Movie Tales Beauty and the Beast in USA, Die Schne und das Biest in West Germany, La Bella e la Bestia in Italy, La Belle et la Bte in France is a 1987 AmericanIsraeli musical film, part of the 1980 film series Cannon Movie Tales. It is a contemporary version of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. The movie was filmed entirely in Israel, and the taglines were The monster they feared was the prince she loved and The classic fairy tale about seeing with your heart.

After the merchant loses his wealth in a tempest at sea, the family must renounce their luxurious life and move to the countryside, with Beauty once again taking charge. After a time, the family hear that their wealth may be returned, for a ship has made it to port. To celebrate, the father promises his children gifts of luxury, but Beauty merely wants a rose. The merchant realises it was a lost cause, for he is still as poor as he was when he left, and returns. He stops off at a beautiful castle where an unseen host treats him to good food and a warm bed. However, the old man plucks a rose from the garden, and the host demands that Beauty come live with him as punishment. Beauty moves to the castle, and is alone for the first time in her life. Therefore, she realises what she wants to do with her life, and realises that the Beast is not a complete monster.

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