Belle
Based on the inspiring true story
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 color 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.
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Dido Elizabeth Belle
Matthew Goode
Captain Sir John Lindsay
Emily Watson
Lady Mansfield
Miranda Richardson
Lady Ashford
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Lauren Julien-Box
Young Dido
Natasha Williams
Poor Woman
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Alan McKenna
Harry
Penelope Wilton
Lady Mary Murray
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Cara Jenkins
Young Elizabeth
Tom Wilkinson
Lord Mansfield
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Rachel Portman
Composer
Ben Smithard
Cinematographer
