The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
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Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 29, 1939 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, paris, france, kindness, sibling relationship, unrequited love, racism, black and white, notre dame cathedral, hunchback, beggar clan, bell ringing, physical deformity |
FAQ
What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame 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, which he believes to be the devil's work.
When was The Hunchback of Notre Dame released?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was released on Dec 29, 1939 (status: Released).
Who directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
William Dieterle directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
What is the TMDB rating of The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 227 votes.