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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1982 · 102 min

A somber, tragic romance steeped in Gothic atmosphere, with a doomed hero and a city that feels both grand and oppressive.

Directed by
Michael Tuchner
Genres
Drama, Romance, Tv movie
Starring
Anthony Hopkins, Derek Jacobi, David Suchet
Overview
Quasimodo, the hunchback bellringer of Notre Dame's cathedral, meets a beautiful gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, and falls in love with her. So does Quasimodo's guardian, the archdeacon of the cathedral, and a poor street poet. But Esmeralda's in love with a handsome soldier. When a mob mistakes her for a witch, it's up to Quasimodo to rescue her and claim sanctuary for her in the cathedral.

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Directed by
Michael Tuchner
Genres
Drama, Romance, Tv movie
Starring
Anthony Hopkins, Derek Jacobi, David Suchet
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • isolation
  • love
  • justice
  • death
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour2
Realism6
Romance6
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, romance, tv movie, horror
Directed by
Michael Tuchner
Written by
John Gay
Starring
Anthony Hopkins, Derek Jacobi, David Suchet, Lesley-Anne Down, Gerry Sundquist, Tim Pigott-Smith, John Gielgud, Robert Powell
Music
Ken Thorne
Cinematography
Alan Hume
Runtime
102 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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