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Belle (2013)

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Based on the inspiring true story

Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Amma Asante
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    Dido Elizabeth Belle Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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    Lord Mansfield Tom Wilkinson
  • Profile picture of Sam Reid
    John Davinier Sam Reid
  • Profile picture of Emily Watson
    Lady Mansfield Emily Watson
  • Profile picture of Sarah Gadon
    Lady Elizabeth Murray Sarah Gadon
  • Profile picture of Miranda Richardson
    Lady Ashford Miranda Richardson
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    Lady Mary Murray Penelope Wilton
  • Profile picture of Tom Felton
    James Ashford Tom Felton

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  • based on true story
  • trial
  • victorian england
  • interracial relationship
  • class differences
  • slave
  • period drama
  • 18th century
  • high society
  • caribbean sea
  • biracial
  • woman director
  • social issues
  • costume drama
  • abolitionist
  • legal drama
  • illegitimacy