The Hunchback
Synopsis
Based on Victor Hugo's famed novel, the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the gypsy girl, Esmeralda.
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The Hunchback TNT TV Movie Ad (1997)
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Mandy Patinkin
Quasimodo
Richard Harris
Dom Frollo
Salma Hayek Pinault
Esmeralda
Edward Atterton
Gringoire
Benedick Blythe
Phoebus
Nigel Terry
King Louis XI
Jim Dale
Clopin
Trevor Baxter
Chief Lawyer
Vernon Dobtcheff
Father Michel
Nickolas Grace
Gauchére
Matthew Sim
Crippled Man
Cassie Stuart
Colette
Gabi Fón
Queen Anne
Michael Mehlmann
Beggar
Olga Antal
Woman in Crowd
Zoltán Bán
Printer
Scott Bellefeville
Prison Guard
Gábor Csíkos
Man in Crowd #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Hugo, John Fasano
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- The Hunchback
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, France, Hungary, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Turner Pictures, Adelson-Baumgarten Productions, Alliance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Medak
Victor Hugo, John Fasano
Edward Shearmur
Elemér Ragályi
Jay Cassidy
Gary Adelson, Craig Baumgarten, Robert Lantos, Stéphane Reichel
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Medak
Director
Stéphane Reichel
Producer
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Trevor Williams
Production Design
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunchback
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What is The Hunchback about?
Based on Victor Hugo's famed novel, the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the gypsy girl, Esmeralda.
Who directed The Hunchback?
The Hunchback was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in The Hunchback?
The principal cast of The Hunchback includes Mandy Patinkin, Richard Harris, Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward Atterton, Benedick Blythe.
When was The Hunchback released and how long is it?
The Hunchback was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hunchback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hunchback was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is The Hunchback based on a book or true story?
The Hunchback is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".