The Hunchback of Paris (1959)
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.
Cast
- Jean Marais - Henri de Lagardère
- Bourvil - Passepoil
- Sabine Sesselmann - Aurore de Nevers / Isabelle de Caylus
- François Chaumette - Philippe de Gonzague
- Jean Le Poulain - Peyrolles
- Hubert Noël - Philippe de Nevers
- Paulette Dubost - Dame Marthe
- Edmond Beauchamp - Don Miguel
- Alexandre Rignault - Innkeeper
- Paul Cambo - Philippe d'Orléans
Screenplay
- Jean Halain (Screenplay)
- Pierre Foucaud (Screenplay)
- Paul Féval (Novel)
- André Hunebelle (Screenplay)
- Jean Halain (Dialogue)
Keywords
swashbuckler
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hunchback of Paris about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hunchback of Paris?
- The Hunchback of Paris was directed by André Hunebelle.
- Who stars in The Hunchback of Paris?
- The Hunchback of Paris stars Jean Marais, Bourvil, Sabine Sesselmann, François Chaumette, Jean Le Poulain, Hubert Noël.
- How long is The Hunchback of Paris?
- The Hunchback of Paris has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Hunchback of Paris?
- The Hunchback of Paris is a Adventure, History film.
- Where was The Hunchback of Paris produced?
- The Hunchback of Paris was produced in France, Italy.