The Hunchback of Paris

1959Movie1 h 45 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A thrilling, intriguing adventure movie about history and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • French Historical Adventure
  • Revenge
  • Swashbuckler
  • Intrigue
  • Duels
  • 17th Century France
  • Betrayal
  • Friendship
  • Action-Packed

Cast

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Directed by
André Hunebelle
Music by
Jean Marion

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Facts

November 26, 1959 · 1 h 45 min · Violence

Released
November 26, 1959
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, History
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
9 countries

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Questions about The Hunchback of Paris

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Where can I stream The Hunchback of Paris?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Hunchback of Paris worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Hunchback of Paris good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Hunchback of Paris in English?

French

No, it was made in French.