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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

NR1h 57m1939William Dieterle
IMDb: 7.8/10Rotten: 93%
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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.

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Sibling RelationshipParis, FranceBased On Novel Or BookUnrequited LoveRacismBlack And WhiteKindnessHunchbackNotre Dame CathedralBell Ringing

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What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) 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,…

Who stars in The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame stars Charles Laughton (The Hunchback Quasimodo), Cedric Hardwicke (Frollo), Thomas Mitchell (Clopin), Maureen O'Hara (Esmeralda), Edmond O'Brien (Gringoire). The film was directed by William Dieterle.

How long is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated NR.

Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame worth watching?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, Romance, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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