Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite fairy tale. When this version was first shown on Hallmark Hall of Fame, I thought it was the perfect version and have longed to see it again. I have tried to buy it from Hallmark, but, for some reason this is the one title not available.I wonder if Disney has bought the rights to it in order to squelch the competition. I can't imagine that one movie would hurt them that much but I can't figure out another reason for it not to be available. I love the Disney version but it is a different story all together.I would just love to see this version available for adults with a romantic side to watch.

The performance of George C Scott in this version of Beauty and the Beast is absolutely breathtaking. You simply cannot take your eyes off him. I would go so far as to say his performance is spellbinding. The film is beautifully directed and has allowed George C Scott to work his magic. Likewise, the editing has been expertly done and is unobtrusive. No other versions of this film come anywhere near close to this one. You will remember this film for a long time.I would love to get my hands on a copy of this version of Beauty and the Beast unfortunately it doesn't seem be be available. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Just like so many of the other commentators, I am going from my recollection as a kid. But there was definitely something special about this version as I've checked on and off for the last 28-odd years to see if I could get it in _any_ form so I could see it again.As a student I found that when I had a question in class, at least 30% of the rest of the class had the same question. My guess is that at least 30% of the potential purchase audience would enjoy this as much as I did and would pony up to buy or rent this film if it were released on DVD. Come on, there's some $$$ to make here. Release the film already!

Ditto! How can we have vaults filled with clunkers and something with this power and grace remain unavailable?I saw this television presentation over a quarter of a century ago and for my money, it was one of the most lovely things television ever gave me. One thing about Scott; he seemed incapable of turning in a bad performance no matter how vicious or viscous the material. But whenthere was a marriage of man and material, like in Patton, or the Hospital, or even in (critics be damned) They Might be Giants, one was in for a rare treat. Now that this great actor has gone from us, can't we have his lovely work along with all those turkeys he graced?