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1996 · 91 min · G

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Directed by Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale · Drama, Animation, Family

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) is a Drama film, directed by Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale set in Paris during the Middle Ages. It runs 91 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of isolation, obsession, and prejudice & racism play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Alan Menken
Cast
Tom HulceDemi MooreKevin KlineTony JayCharles KimbroughMary WickesJason AlexanderPaul Kandel

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
Medieval

Premise & themes

Themes
IsolationObsessionPrejudice & Racism
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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