The Hunchback

1997 1h 38m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 50

DramaRomanceTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Medak
Languages: English
Countries: Czech Republic, France, Hungary, United States of America

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Czech Republic, France, Hungary, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Medak, shot by Elemér Ragályi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Edward Shearmur. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Cassidy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mandy Patinkin and Richard Harris and Salma Hayek Pinault carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0119329 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Peter Medak directs. Elemér Ragályi behind the camera. Edward Shearmur scores. Jay Cassidy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Czech Republic, France, Hungary, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 4 countries: Czech Republic, France, Hungary, United States of America.
3Directed by Peter Medak, shot by Elemér Ragályi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Edward Shearmur. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jay Cassidy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mandy Patinkin and Richard Harris and Salma Hayek Pinault carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0119329 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.