Beauty and the Beast (1978) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

1978 · 91 mins · Czech

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Directed by

Juraj Herz

Starring

Taťjana Medvecká, Jan Přeučil, Vlastimil Harapes, Josef Laufer, Zdena Studenková, Zuzana Kocúriková

Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, offers herself to save her father. She travels to a mysterious enchanted castle deep in the woods, where she encounters Netvor, a fearsome bird‑like monster. As Netvor’s fascination with Julie grows into love, he struggles to restrain his savage instincts and protect her.