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Beauty and the Beast (1983): Cast

Beauty and the Beast (1983) movie poster

Beauty and the Beast is a 1983 drama directed by Nils Malmros, starring Line Arlien-Søborg as Mette, Jesper Klein and Merete Voldstedlund. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Beauty and the Beast (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Nils Malmros
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beauty and the Beast About?

The premise of Beauty and the Beast without spoilers.

During a quiet Christmas break, Mette and her father find themselves alone together. As the holidays unfold, the father grows increasingly aware of his daughter's budding adolescence, feeling both rejected and jealous while she begins to pursue real romantic interests. Their strained dynamic amplifies the seasonal loneliness and familial tension.

Beauty and the Beast Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • teenage boy
  • female topless nudity
  • teenage girl nudity
  • teenage sexuality
  • coming of age
  • female nudity
  • daughter
  • coming of age drama
  • sex scene
  • teenage girl
  • semi nude
  • disco
+18 more
  • christmas
  • sleigh ride
  • pregnancy
  • pornography accusation
  • photographer
  • mother daughter relationship
  • model
  • jealousy
  • ice skating
  • halitosis
  • gaining weight
  • friendship
  • father daughter relationship
  • drunkenness
  • drinking
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • generation
  • sexual awakening
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Cast & crew

Beauty and the Beast Cast & Characters

Line Arlien-Søborg leads the cast as Mette, with Jesper Klein as Mette's father and Merete Voldstedlund as Mette's mother. Directed by Nils Malmros; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nils Malmros

More films directed by Nils Malmros: Sorrow and Joy, Aching Hearts, Facing the Truth and Barbara.

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Videos

Beauty and the Beast Videos

The clip of Beauty and the Beast.

Skønheden og udyret (1983) - Drengebesøg
Details

Beauty and the Beast Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “La bella y la bestia” and “Rupikonna”.

Also known as
  • La bella y la bestia
  • Rupikonna
  • Skoenheden og udyret
  • Красуня і Чудовисько
  • 女儿心事父难明
  • Skönheten och odjuret

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Beauty and the Beast FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Beauty and the Beast, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Beauty and the Beast released?

Beauty and the Beast was released on November 11, 1983.

Who directed Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast was directed by Nils Malmros.

More films by Nils Malmros

Who is in the cast of Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast stars Line Arlien-Søborg as Mette, Jesper Klein as Mette's father and Merete Voldstedlund as Mette's mother, among 13 credited actors.

Does Beauty and the Beast have a post-credit scene?

No. Beauty and the Beast has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Beauty and the Beast in?

The original language of Beauty and the Beast is Danish.

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