The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956)
The timeless tale of the seductive gypsy Esmeralda and the tortured hunchback Quasimodo.
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...
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Victor Hugo (Novel)
- Jean Aurenche (Screenplay)
- Jacques Prévert (Screenplay)
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End
Keywords
paris, france, gypsy, obsession, cathedral, false accusations, hunchback
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame about?
- 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...
- Who directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame was directed by Jean Delannoy.
- Who stars in The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame stars Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn, Alain Cuny, Jean Danet, Damia, Marianne Oswald.
- How long is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a Drama, Horror film.
- What is the budget of The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame had a budget of $1M.
- Where was The Hunchback of Notre Dame produced?
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- The themes of The Hunchback of Notre Dame include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End.