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Walt Disney Feature Animation
Walt Disney Pictures
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Collection
He dared to dream, he dared to love. This is the tale of a man… and a monster.
Isolated in the bell tower of Notre Dame, Quasimodo longs to experience the world beyond the cathedral walls, despite the wishes of his stern guardian, the Judge of Paris Claude Frollo. His first venture into the city leads him to Esmeralda, a fearless Romani woman whose defiance of Frollo's tyranny draws her—and Quasimodo—into his dangerous obsession.
CinemaSerf
Aug 27, 2023 · via TMDB
This is what you might call a "free" adaptation of Victor Hugo's early 19th century tale of 15th Century French evil, bigotry, fear and love. "Quasimodo" is a young gypsy baby seized in Paris by the evil Justice Minister "Frollo". After the timely intervention of the Archdeacon, he is put in the care of the church at the imposing Notre Dame cathedral and grows into manhood - largely ridiculed for his hunchback appearance - charged with ringing the bells. During the annual Festival of Fools, "Quasimodo" takes part, wins and is crowned - much to the annoyance of the Minister who has him flogged. This is where the charming and mysterious "Esmerelda" comes to his rescue and to avoid the pursing "Capt. Phoebus" seeks sanctuary in the church. "Frollo" is besotted with the young girl and mobilises every resource at his disposal to capture her for himself. "Phoebus" is also smitten, and as soon as he realises his boss is a nasty piece of work tries to help her too - leading to a tiny bit of a love rivalry between the soldier and her protector. The film is fun, the animation well crafted and the script is clever and witty. The songs are way too slushy, however - and there are too many unnecessary characters (i.e. the Gargoyles) but it builds well to an exciting denouement with good vocal stuff from Tom Hulce ("Quasimodo"); Demi Moore ("Esmeralda"); Tony Jay ("Frollo") and Kevin Kline ("Phoebus"). Not the best, but still an engaging story of temptation and lust!
r96sk
Jun 30, 2020 · via TMDB
I've always enjoyed Disney's <em>'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'</em>. I love the atmosphere of the film, how fairly dark it is in parts and how lovely the animation looks. There are also many characters to enjoy, from Quasimodo to Esmeralda to Frollo to Phoebus to Clopin. The striking score is truly excellent too. As for the voice cast, all of those who speak for the aforementioned bring them to life splendidly. Tom Hulce does well in the lead role, while Demi Moore is very good in the role alongside Hulce. Tony Jay is menacing as the antagonist. Credit to Kevin Kline and Paul Kandel too, as well as the three who voice the gargoyles of Victor, Hugo, and Laverne. All the songs are solid if not massively memorable, with the obvious exception of "The Bells of Notre Dame". It's Alan Menken's score that brings things to life dramatically, as it suits every scene - particularly the opener, which makes for enthralling viewing. This is a very good production from 1996.
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Tom Hulce
Quasimodo (voice)
Demi Moore
Esmeralda (voice)
Kevin Kline
Phoebus (voice)
Tony Jay
Frollo (voice)
Charles Kimbrough
Gargoyle Victor (voice)
Mary Wickes
Gargoyle Laverne (voice)
Jason Alexander
Gargoyle Hugo (voice)
Paul Kandel
Clopin (voice)
Mary Kay Bergman
Quasimodo's Mother (voice)
David Ogden Stiers
Archdeacon (voice)
Gary Trousdale
The Old Heretic (voice)
Corey Burton
Brutish Guard / Additional Voices (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke
Oafish Guard (voice)
Jim Cummings
Guards & Gypsies (voice)
Patrick Pinney
Guards & Gypsies / Additional Voices (voice)
Jane Withers
Additional Laverne Dialogue (voice)
Frank Welker
Baby Bird (voice)
Jack Angel
Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Bergen
Additional Voices (voice)
Susan Blu
Additional Voices (voice)
Maureen Brennan
Additional Voices (voice)
Rodger Bumpass
Additional Voices (voice)
Victoria Clark
Additional Voices (voice)
Philip L. Clarke
Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer Darling
Additional Voices (voice)
Debi Derryberry
Additional Voices (voice)
Jonathan Dokuchitz
Additional Voices (voice)
Bill Farmer
Additional Voices (voice)
Dana Hill
Additional Voices (voice)
Judy Kaye
Additional Voices (voice)
Michael Lindsay
Additional Voices (voice)
Sherry Lynn
Additional Voices (voice)
Howard McGillin
Additional Voices (voice)
Marcelo Tubert
Additional Voices (voice)
Mickie McGowan
Additional Voices (voice)
Mona Marshall
Additional Voices (voice)
Phil Proctor
Additional Voices (voice)
Kath Soucie
Additional Voices (voice)
Jan Rabson
Additional Voices (voice)
Gordon Stanley
Additional Voices (voice)
Mary Stout
Additional Voices (voice)
Laurie Faso
Additional Voices (voice)
Gaëtan Brizzi
Co-Director
Paul Brizzi
Co-Director
Gary Trousdale
Director
Kirk Wise
Director
Roy Conli
Co-Producer
Don Hahn
Producer
Alan Menken
Original Music Composer
Alan Menken
Songs
Stephen Schwartz
Songs
Lon Bender
Supervising Sound Editor
Dave Kupczyk
Animation
James Baxter
Animation Supervisor
Sergio Pablos
Character Designer
Stephen Schwartz
Lyricist
Victor Hugo
Novel
Bob Tzudiker
Screenplay
Irene Mecchi
Screenplay
Noni White
Screenplay
Tab Murphy
Screenplay
Tab Murphy
Story
Brenda Chapman
Story Artist
Burny Mattinson
Story Artist
Floyd Norman
Story Artist
Gaëtan Brizzi
Story Artist
Geefwee Boedoe
Story Artist
Jim Capobianco
Story Artist
John Sanford
Story Artist
Paul Brizzi
Story Artist
Jun 21, 1996
Mar 4, 1997
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Mar 19, 2002
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Mar 12, 2013
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