With the brash and confident Gaston vying for center stage as the film’s iconic villain, it is the charm, visual splendor and quintessential humanity of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991) that ultimately make it so memorable, including an endearing supporting role – and an unforgettable performance of the title song – from AFI Honorary Degree recipient Angela Lansbury. The film appears three times across AFI’s 100 YEARS lists of the greatest American films, including among cinema’s greatest songs, greatest musicals and most memorable love stories. It also ranks #7 on AFI’s 10 list of the greatest animated films of all time.
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