Belle

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Title: Belle

Original Title: Belle

Year: 2013

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: June 13 2014
  • United States: May 02 2014

Plot

It's inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a British Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. In fact, her presence in the high status of the population is seen as something troubled, due to the slavery hadn't been abolished yet. Left to wonder if she will ever find her "blue prince", Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

Cast

Director:

Amma Asante Amma Asante

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Dido Elizabeth Belle

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Lord Mansfield

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Lady Mansfield

Sarah Gadon

Sarah Gadon

Elizabeth Murray

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Lady Ashford

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

James Ashford

James Norton

James Norton

Oliver Ashford

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Trivia

A desire role

Emilia Clarke and Claire Foy auditioned to play the role of Elizabeth Murray.

The destiny's joining

Matthew Goode and Penelope Wilton would both later star in 'Downton Abbey'.

A change of focus

An early version of the script was called 'Belle and Bette', and focused on the relationship between Dido and her cousin Elizabeth.

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