The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956)
Original title: Notre-Dame de Paris
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1956 French-language drama movie directed by Jean Delannoy, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn and Alain Cuny.
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...
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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...
When was The Hunchback of Notre Dame released?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was released on 19 December 1956.
How long is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame runs 1h 55m.
Who made The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Where can I watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is available on Amazon Video.
Where to watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Cast
- Gina Lollobrigida as Esmeralda
- Anthony Quinn as Quasimodo
- Alain Cuny as Claude Frollo
- Jean Danet as Phoebus de Chateaupers
- Damia as The Beggar
- Marianne Oswald as La Falourdel
- Danielle Dumont as Fleur de Lys
- Valentine Tessier as Aloyse de Gondelaurier
- Robert Hirsch as Pierre Gringoire
- Philippe Clay as Clopin Trouillefou
- Maurice Sarfati as Jehan Frollo
- Jean Tissier as Louis XI