Faerie Tale Theatre - Beauty and the Beast [VHS] |  | Director: Roger Vadim
Actors: Stephen Elliott, Anjelica Huston, Klaus Kinski, Nancy Lenehan, Susan Sarandon
Studio: Cabin Fever
Category: Video
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 49,685
Format: Color, Live, NTSC
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Running Time: 52 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304107358
UPC: 032621016139
EAN: 9786304107355
ASIN: 6304107358
Theatrical Release Date: September 11, 1982
Release Date: July 1, 1997
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 A Wonderful Version of a Classic Tale! April 14, 2009
Raina Taylor
Klaus Kinski and Susan Sarandon star in this wonderful Faerie Tale Theatre classic tale. Sarandon, although seemingly a bit nervous at times, made a truly lovely Beauty. Kinski was just absolutely perfect for the role of Beast not only because of his animalistic temperament calmed only by his gentle longing for love, but also simply because of his look. The intensity of his eyes coupled with the gentleness of his voice was magnificent! And when he revealed himself at the end, we could all enjoy his sweet disposition and beautiful smile! Never again would we see Kinski in this kind of role, so it is a treasure!
Raina Taylor
Oregon
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Totally awesome! November 5, 2009
Donna M. Adank (Chicago, Illinois USA)
I originally had this episode of Faerie Tale Theatre on videotape and always thought that it was totally awesome. There are a lot of elements in this production that are borrowed from the Cocteau version "La Belle et Le Bete". The background of the Beast's castle are not as dark as in the Cocteau version. There is a lighter look to this version. Susan Sarandon and Klaus Kinski are very good together in this production. I would highly recommend it.
Extraordinary adaptation is unique even among its celebrated brethren April 4, 2010
Gregory N. Perkins (Frankfort, KY USA)
Faerie Tale Theatre's adaptation of the classic French story "Beauty and the Beast" stands apart from even the best entries in the venerable series. Starring Susan Sarandon, Klaus Kinski, and even including Anjelica Huston in a small role, it is the one episode in the series that boasts a truly filmic appearance.
Directed by Roger Vadim, it features a fairly dark and mature tone. Additionally, Klaus Kinski's Beast can be genuinely frightening, especially for younger viewers. Tremendously ugly and with a nearly continuous low growl, he is fearlessly presented as the complete physical antithesis to Susan Sarandon's Beauty. Ms. Sarandon brings her considerable acting talents to bear in a versatile and sympathetic performance.
Faerie Tale Theatre's adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" is easily one of the best episodes of the series.
A Very Touching 51 Minute Version Of This Beloved Fairytale! September 7, 2010
J. Marus
When I saw this version for the first time with Susan Sarandon and Klaus Kinski I was immediately, deeply touched by their strong, moving performances as Beauty and Beast. Though Sarandon is nowhere as beautiful as French actress, Josette Day, I must admit that she was perfectly cast for the part and made you feel with her with every moment of her performance as Beauty. Klaus Kinski gave a terrific,powerful performance as the Beast. Though nowhere as stunning as Jean Marais, this guy has powerful talent to pull of this role. I was in awe by both Sarandon's and Kinski's performances in this movie. The action moves pretty fast since it is only a less than an hour flick but it is really worthwhile to watch and buy if you like both the story and these two fine actors.
beautiful, dazzling, brilliant FAERIE TALE! October 26, 2004
Byron Kolln (the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
FAERIE TALE THEATRE's production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST makes for dazzling family entertainment, with strong performances from lead actors Susan Sarandon and Klaus Kinski in the title roles.
Beauty's merchant father steals a white rose from the castle of the Beast (Klaus Kinski). As punishment, the Beast orders that the merchant return to the castle in 3 days, or else one of his daughters must go in his place. Youngest daughter Beauty (Susan Sarandon) selflessly sacrifices her own freedom to release her father.
Once in the castle, Beauty slowly begins to win the friendship and trust of the Beast, who hides a gentle and kind heart beneath his frightening exterior.
Directed by Roger Vadim and co-starring Anjelica Huston and Nancy Lenehan as Beauty's jealous sisters, this version of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is based on Jean Cocteau's celebrated French movie classic. Highly-recommended.
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