The Hunchback of Notre Dame
📖 Synopsis
Paris, France, 1482. Frollo, Chief Justice of benevolent King Louis XI, gets infatuated by the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. The hunchback Quasimodo, Frollo's protege and bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives in peace among the bells in the heights of the immense cathedral until he is involved by the twisted magistrate in his malicious plans to free himself from Esmeralda's alleged spell, which he believes to be the devil's work.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Impact! Power! Fire! Pathos! Drama!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Horror
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Charles LaughtonThe Hunchback Quasimodo
Cedric HardwickeFrollo
Thomas MitchellClopin
Maureen O'HaraEsmeralda
Edmond O'BrienGringoire
Alan MarshalPhoebus
Walter HampdenArchdeacon
Harry DavenportKing Louis XI
Katharine AlexanderMadame de Lys
George ZuccoProcurator🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame about?
- Paris, France, 1482. Frollo, Chief Justice of benevolent King Louis XI, gets infatuated by the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. The hunchback Quasimodo, Frollo's protege and bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives in peace among the bells in the heights of the immense cathedral until he is involved by the twisted magistrate in his malicious plans to free himself from Esmeralda's alleged spell, which he believes to be the devil's work.
- Who directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame was directed by William Dieterle.
- When was The Hunchback of Notre Dame released?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame was released on August 31, 1939.
- How long is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame has a runtime of 1h 57m.
- Where can I track The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
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