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Beauty and the Beast

A cursed prince, transformed into a ferocious werewolf by the full moon, finds salvation in a fearless princess who bravely risks everything to free him from his beastly fate and restore his rightful place on the throne.

In the medieval era, a young duke named Eduardo is afflicted by a mysterious curse, transforming him into a terrifying creature every night. The alchemist responsible for the curse was brutally murdered by Eduardo's father. To break the curse, Eduardo needs the love of a devoted woman, but his fiancée Althea is horrified when she witnesses his monstrous form. Meanwhile, Eduardo's ambitious brother, Prince Bruno, secretly orchestrates the villagers to hunt down Eduardo, leading to a fateful night where the mob captures him.

Info about Beauty and the Beast

Studio(s): Robert E. Kent Productions

Originally Released: United States, Mar 01, 1962

Production Country: United States

Genres:Family, Fantasy, Horror, Romance