Belle ( Blu-ray )
"Belle" is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Captain. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle, Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson), and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, 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.
Year: 2013
Genre: Drama, True Stories, Blu-ray Discs
Country: UK
Director: Amma Asante
Starring: Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson, Penelope Wilton, Tom Wilkinson, Matthew Goode, Tom Felton, Sam Reid, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Duration: 104 Minutes
Rating: M
7.4/10
Location in store: Drama
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