The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939
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SplatParis, 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as The Hunchback Quasimodo
as Frollo
as Clopin
as Esmeralda
as Gringoire
as Phoebus
as Archdeacon
as King Louis XI
as Madame de Lys
as Procurator
Director:
Writer:
Sonya Levien, Victor Hugo, Bruno Frank
Stars:
Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Thomas Mitchell, Maureen O'Hara, Edmond O'Brien, Alan Marshal, Walter Hampden, Harry Davenport, Katharine Alexander, George Zucco,
Genres:
Drama,Romance,Horror
Release Date:
1939 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
117 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as The Hunchback Quasimodo
as Frollo
as Clopin
as Esmeralda
as Gringoire
as Phoebus
as Archdeacon
as King Louis XI
as Madame de Lys
as Procurator
as Old Nobleman
as Doctor
as Fleur de Lys
as Queen of Beggars
as Olivier
as Student
as Beggar
as Phillippe
as Court Clerk
as Fleur's Companion #1
as Fleur's Companion #2
as Tailor
as Beggar (uncredited)
as Butcher (uncredited)
as Child (uncredited)
as Choirboy (uncredited)
as Count Graville (uncredited)
as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
as Dubois (uncredited)
as Esmeralda's Hangman (uncredited)
as Festival Ball-Walker (uncredited)
as Festival Contortionist (uncredited)
as Festival Juggler (uncredited)
as Festival Skeleton Dancer (uncredited)
as Fleur's Servant (uncredited)
as Grandmother (uncredited)
as Guard (uncredited)
as Helene (uncredited)
as Judge at Esmeralda's Trial (uncredited)
as Juggler (uncredited)
as Jupiter (uncredited)
as Lissy (uncredited)
as Madeleine (uncredited)
as Man in Street When Gypsies Arrive (uncredited)
as Mars (uncredited)
as Merchant (uncredited)
as Mercury (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Monk (uncredited)
as Moon (uncredited)
as Nobleman (uncredited)
as Nobleman Signing Petition (uncredited)
as Printer (uncredited)
as Saturn (uncredited)
as Singer (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier at Festival of Fools (uncredited)
as Stilt Walker (uncredited)
as Street Urchin (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Ugly Man (uncredited)
as 'Ugly Man' Contestant #1 (uncredited)
as 'Ugly Man' Contestant #2 (uncredited)
as Venus (uncredited)
as Whipper (uncredited)
as Wooden-Leg Man (uncredited)
as Workman in Play (uncredited)
as Young Priest (uncredited)
as Young Priest at Cathedral (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Younger Sister (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Knight (uncredited)
as Older Sister (uncredited)
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