The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Sep 6 1923 Passed 2h 13m
Drama, Horror, Romance

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.

Plot

Clopin bought Esmeralda from the gypsies when she was young. Dancing in the square at the festival, Esmeralda is spotted by Jehan, the evil brother of the good archdeacon Claude Frollo. When he sets Quasimodo out to kidnap Esmeralda, Phoebus, Captain of the Guards, rescues her and captures Quasimodo. The courts sentence Quasimodo to be flogged, and the only one who will give him water while he is tied in the square is Esmeralda. After Clopin forces Esmeralda to leave Phoebus at the ball, she sends a note to Phoebus to meet her at Notre-Dame. In the garden, Phoebus is stabbed in the back by Jehan. Esmeralda is accused of stabbing Phoebus, convicted by the courts and sentenced to hang. When Esmeralda again rejects Jehan, he tells her that Phoebus is dead, even though it is not true. Clopin, Phoebus and Quasimodo all try different ways to save Esmeralda.

Written by

Victor Hugo, Perley Poore Sheehan, Edward T. Lowe Jr.

Directed by

Wallace Worsley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Languages

No Language

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
6,392
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA