Beauty and the Beast: A Latter-Day Tale is a 2007 English-language Drama Romance film. Belle Watson agrees to work for reclusive millionaire, Eric Landry, to pay off a debt incurred by her father accidentally breaking a valuable vase. As Belle gets to know Eric, she s a kinder side to him than just the rough and rude exterior as society knows him. Written by Muldernscully. Beauty and the beast: a latter-day tale stars Summer Naomi Smart in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Matthew Reese, Everest Bishop, Lindsay Bird, D. Susan Luty, Arne Carter and Caitlin E.j. Meyer.