Movie Overview
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a Drama, History, Horror film. It has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10, based on 105 votes.
Directed by: Jean Delannoy
Produced by: Raymond Hakim
Storyline
Paris, 1482. Today is the festival of the fools, taking place like each year in the square outside Cathedral Notre Dame. Among jugglers and other entertainers, Esmeralda, a sensuous gypsy, performs a bewitching dance in front of delighted spectators. From up in a tower of the cathedral, Frollo, an alchemist, gazes at her lustfully. Later in the night, Frollo orders Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer and his faithful servant, to kidnap Esmeralda. But when the ugly freak comes close to her is touched by the young woman's beauty…
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 1956-12-19 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 115 minutes |
| Budget | $1,000,000 |
| Box Office | N/A |
| Languages | Français |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Gina Lollobrigida | Esmeralda |
| Anthony Quinn | Quasimodo |
| Alain Cuny | Claude Frollo |
| Jean Danet | Phoebus de Chateaupers |
| Damia | The Beggar |
| Marianne Oswald | La Falourdel |
| Danielle Dumont | Fleur de Lys |
| Valentine Tessier | Aloyse de Gondelaurier |
| Robert Hirsch | Pierre Gringoire |
| Philippe Clay | Clopin Trouillefou |
Production Details
| Production Companies | Panitalia, Paris-Film Production |
|---|---|
| Filming Locations | France, Italy |
| Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10, based on 105 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Recommendations
- Notre Dame de Paris
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Drama, History, Horror, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.