The Hunchback of Paris(1959)
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The Hunchback of Paris Synopsis
Duke Philippe de Nevers is an influential and popular man who is married to a beautiful wife called Aurore. His rival Philippe de Gonzague hates him enough to organise an attempt on him. The Duke is accompagnied by Henri de Lagardère when de Gonzague's henchmen altogether attack him. Lagardère cannot save his friend because the both of them are hopelessly outnumbered. He has to escape in order to save the Duke's daughter and swears revenge. Together with his old buddy Passepoil he raises the little girl in Spain. At the same time he returns frequently to France where he detects confronts his friend's murderers and puts them to the sword one by one until only their former leader is left. Finally he discovers that Philippe de Gonzague is the man for whom he is looking.
The Hunchback of Paris (1959) is a adventure and history film directed by André Hunebelle, released on November 26, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jean Marais, Bourvil, Sabine Sesselmann and François Chaumette. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 105 ratings.
- Director:
- André Hunebelle
- Writers:
- Jean Halain, Pierre Foucaud, Paul Féval
- Cinematographer:
- Marcel Grignon
- Composer:
- Jean Marion
- Production:
- P.A.C., Globe Films International
- Status:
- Released
The Hunchback of Paris Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Marais
as Henri de Lagardère
Bourvil
as Passepoil
Sabine Sesselmann
as Aurore de Nevers / Isabelle de Caylus
François Chaumette
as Philippe de Gonzague
Jean Le Poulain
as Peyrolles
Hubert Noël
as Philippe de Nevers
Paulette Dubost
as Dame Marthe
Edmond Beauchamp
as Don Miguel
Alexandre Rignault
as Innkeeper
Paul Cambo
as Philippe d'Orléans
Georges Douking
as Marquis de Caylus
Annie Anderson
as Guest at the ball
Key crew
Directed by André Hunebelle, written by Jean Halain, Pierre Foucaud and Paul Féval.
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The Hunchback of Paris Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 105 ratings.
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The Hunchback of Paris – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hunchback of Paris online?
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The Hunchback of Paris (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hunchback of Paris?
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The main cast of The Hunchback of Paris (1959) includes Jean Marais, Bourvil, Sabine Sesselmann, François Chaumette and Jean Le Poulain. The film was directed by André Hunebelle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hunchback of Paris released?
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The Hunchback of Paris was released on November 26, 1959 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Hunchback of Paris worth watching?
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The Hunchback of Paris (1959) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 105 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.