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Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TV Movie 1982)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Anthony Hopkins | ... | Quasimodo | |
| Derek Jacobi | ... | Dom Claude Frollo | |
| David Suchet | ... | Clopin Trouillefou | |
| Gerry Sundquist | ... | Pierre Gringoire | |
| Tim Pigott-Smith | ... | Philippe | |
| John Gielgud | ... | Charmolue | |
| Robert Powell | ... | Phoebus | |
| Lesley-Anne Down | ... | Esmeralda | |
| Nigel Hawthorne | ... | Magistrate at Esmeralda's Trial | |
| Roland Culver | ... | Bishop of Paris | |
| Rosalie Crutchley | ... | Simone | |
| David Kelly | ... | Tavernkeeper | |
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Joseph Blatchley | ... | Albert |
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Dave Hill | ... | Coppenhole |
| Donald Eccles | ... | Judge | |
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Quasimodo (Sir Anthony Hopkins), the hunchback bellringer of Notre Dame's cathedral meets a beautiful gypsy dancer, Esmeralda (Lesley-Anne Down), and falls in love with her. So does Quasimodo's guardian, the archdeacon of the cathedral, Dom Claude Frollo (Sir Derek Jacobi), and a poor street poet. But Esmeralda's in love with a handsome soldier. But when a mob mistakes her for a witch, it's up to Quasimodo to rescue her and claim sanctuary for her in the cathedral. Written by Kathy Li
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 February 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (#31.2) See more »Filming Locations:
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[Wherein we learn that Quasimodo is not crying because the cruelty of the villagers, but out of happiness for the kindness of Esmeralda]
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The number of coins in Esmeralda's tambourine as she dances. See more »Quotes
Quasimodo: [Quasimodo, sobbing] Water, she gave me water.[Wherein we learn that Quasimodo is not crying because the cruelty of the villagers, but out of happiness for the kindness of Esmeralda]
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How is it possible that such a brilliant cast could make such a bad adaptation of a classic novel? Anthony Hopkins is not allowed to put any real life into Quasimodo, and Derek Jacobi just barely lets us see into his tortured soul. Lesley-Anne Down is laughable as an actress, although breathtakingly beautiful. The real surprise here is David Suchet, who plays a character utterly unlike any we are used to -- a far cry from Poirot!
Why was I disappointed? The sound is terrible, the cuts between scenes disjointed, the scenery poorly constructed, and the actors are hemmed in by a terrible script. We are not given insight to the relationship between Quasimodo and the Archdeacon, nor between Pierre and Esmerelda. Tim Piggott-Smith has about the best character development, and he is a secondary character at best.
Cameos by such luminaries as John Gielgud and Nigel Hawthorne heightened the disappointment even more. This one is really a stinker and a waste of England's best talent.