It's a condition known as "hypertrichosis" or "Ambras Syndrome," but in the 1500s it would transform one man into a national sensation and iconic fairy-tale character. His name: Petrus Gonsalvus, more commonly known today as the hairy hero of Beauty and the Beast.
Official Trailer
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studios
Smithsonian Channel
ORF
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Title
Gonsalvus - Die wahre Geschichte von "Die Schöne und das Biest"
Released
Jun 14, 2013
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
Germany
Original Audio
German
Runtime
46m
Status
Released
Studios
Smithsonian Channel, ORF
