The Hunchback (TV 1997)

Based on the novel, a young gypsy becomes a Minister's obsession in 1483. Only the bell ringer and her husband and the court of miracles can save her.

Director:

Peter Medak

Writers:

Victor Hugo (novel), John Fasano (teleplay)

Stars:

Mandy Patinkin, Richard Harris, Salma Hayek

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mandy Patinkin	...	Quasimodo
Richard Harris	...	Dom Frollo
Salma Hayek	...	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
Gabriella Fon	...	Queen Anne (as Gabi Fon)
Michael Mehlmann	...	Beggar (as Michael Mehlman)
Olga Antal	...	Woman in Crowd

Storyline

Based on the novel, a young gypsy becomes a Minister's obsession in 1483. Only the bell ringer and her husband and the court of miracles can save her.

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Plot Keywords:

minister | bell | gypsy | 15th century | notre dame cathedral | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA Hungary Canada Czech Republic

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 March 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary

Company Credits

Production Co:

Adelson-Baumgarten Productions, Alliance Communications Corporation, Stillking Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Quasimodo: Why was I not made of stone like these?

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Connections

Version of Kampanerang kuba (1974)

User Reviews

Good fun,

A realistic and good performing cast made this a good movie. The ugly, but nice Quasimodo (whose face looked quite ridiculous, but still very misformed), the beautiful and enchanting Esmeralda and of course the mean Frollo. They were all very good, although I must say

that Mandy Patinkin, as Quasimodo, made the biggest impression on me, he really could make you cry. Richard Harris was great as the clergyman torn between his belief and Esmeralda and Salma Hayek, of course, was as stunning and beautiful as ever. As for the story, well I believe I don't have to explain that to anyone.

Great, but yet not very much acclaimed or famous film. 8/10