Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast (1979) is a fantasy, horror film directed by Juraj Herz rated 7.5/10.

Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.

Cast

Zdena Studenková

Julie

Vlastimil Harapes

Beast

Václav Voska

Father

Jana Brejchová

Gábinka

Zuzana Kocúriková

Málinka

Josef Laufer

Bridegroom

Milan Hein

Bridegroom

Marta Hrachovinová

Maid

Karel Augusta

Suitor

Josef Langmiler

Suitor

Vít Olmer

Horseman

Jan Přeučil

Horseman