The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Notre-Dame de Paris
“The timeless tale of the seductive gypsy Esmeralda and the tortured hunchback Quasimodo.”
Synopsis
In 1482 Paris, Frollo, Chief Justice of benevolent King Louis XI, becomes infatuated by the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. The hunchback Quasimodo, Frollo's protégé and bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives in peace among the bells in the heights of the immense cathedral until he's 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Guillermo del Toro on THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1957)
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-02-14
Top Cast
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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
Maurice Sarfati
Jehan Frollo
Jean Tissier
Louis XI
Jacques Hilling
Maitre Charmolue
Boris Vian
The Cardinal
Madeleine Barbulée
Madame Outarde
Jacques Dufilho
Guillaume Rousseau
Roger Blin
Mathias Hungadi
Piéral
The Dwarf
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 3, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, Jacques Prévert
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Panitalia, Paris-Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Jean Aurenche, Jacques Prévert, Victor Hugo
Georges Auric
Michel Kelber
Henri Taverna
Raymond Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Aurenche
Screenplay
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
Henri Taverna
Editor
Jacques Prévert
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame about?
In 1482 Paris, Frollo, Chief Justice of benevolent King Louis XI, becomes infatuated by the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. The hunchback Quasimodo, Frollo's protégé and bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives in peace among the bells in the heights of the immense cathedral until he's 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 Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The principal cast of The Hunchback of Notre Dame includes Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn, Alain Cuny, Jean Danet, Damia.
When was The Hunchback of Notre Dame released and how long is it?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hunchback of Notre Dame was composed by Georges Auric.
Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame based on a book or true story?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).