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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

  • 19391939
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 57m
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7.8/10
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Maureen O'Hara and Charles Laughton in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
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In 15th-century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.In 15th-century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.In 15th-century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • William Dieterle
  • Writers
    • Sonya Levien(screen play)
    • Bruno Frank(adaptation)
    • Victor Hugo
  • Stars
    • Charles Laughton
    • Maureen O'Hara
    • Cedric Hardwicke
  • Director
    • William Dieterle
  • Writers
    • Sonya Levien(screen play)
    • Bruno Frank(adaptation)
    • Victor Hugo
  • Stars
    • Charles Laughton
    • Maureen O'Hara
    • Cedric Hardwicke
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    • 108User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 nominations total

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    Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton
    • The Hunchback Quasimodo
    Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara
    • Esmeralda
    Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke
    • Frollo
    • (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
    Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell
    • Clopin
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Gringoire
    Alan Marshal
    Alan Marshal
    • Phoebus
    Walter Hampden
    Walter Hampden
    • Archdeacon
    Harry Davenport
    Harry Davenport
    • King Louis XI
    Katharine Alexander
    Katharine Alexander
    • Madame de Lys
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Procurator
    Fritz Leiber
    Fritz Leiber
    • Old Nobleman
    Etienne Girardot
    Etienne Girardot
    • Doctor
    Helene Reynolds
    Helene Reynolds
    • Fleur de Lys
    • (as Helene Whitney)
    Minna Gombell
    Minna Gombell
    • Queen of Beggars
    • (as Mina Gombell)
    Arthur Hohl
    Arthur Hohl
    • Olivier
    Curt Bois
    Curt Bois
    • Student
    George Tobias
    George Tobias
    • Beggar
    Rod La Rocque
    Rod La Rocque
    • Phillippe
    • (as Rod LaRocque)
    • Director
      • William Dieterle
    • Writers
      • Sonya Levien(screen play)
      • Bruno Frank(adaptation)
      • Victor Hugo
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    • Trivia
      For the scene in which Quasimodo is whipped, Charles Laughton instructed an assistant director to twist his ankle outside of camera range so he would really be in pain. Even through the heavy hump and rubber body suit, he felt every lash and often came home badly bruised. Before the 16th take, director William Dieterle whispered to him, "Now, Charles, listen to me. Let's do it one more time, but this time I want you . . . I want you to suffer." According to Laughton's wife, Elsa Lanchester, the actor never forgave him for that.
    • Goofs
      The cathedral is shown as having a full flight of steps up to the front doors. Notre Dame has always been more or less level with the square (le Parvis).
    • Quotes

      [Last lines]

      Quasimodo, the bell-ringer: [to one of the stone gargoyles] Why was I not made of stone - like thee?

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Clock (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Ave Maria
      (1572) (uncredited)
      Music by Tomás Luis de Victoria
      Sung by mixed chorus during opening credits

    User reviews108

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    Notre Dame and Laughton
    Losy in the monatge of 1939 films ...somewhat is a film I believe is more enriching and florid than " Gone With The Wind" and possibly just as romantic as " Wuthering Heights"

    Laughton's performance is one of the most astonishing put on film ever. A Stellar cast is in place from O' Hara to O' Brien..What can I say , Thomas Mitchell who probably graced more films than any other actor is superb.

    Hugo,s timeless classic is brought to life in black and white and with sets that make you feel ..you are there.

    The great Cedric Hardwicke potrays the tormented one and for sure ..its 116 minutes of pure film making ..and it all takes place on fools day....

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 29, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Victor Hugo's Immortal Classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Encino Ranch - Balboa Boulevard & Burbank Boulevard, Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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