The Hunchback (1997 film)

The Hunchback
Written byJohn Fasano
Directed byPeter Medak
Starring
Music byEdward Shearmur
Country of originUnited States
Hungary
Canada
Czech Republic
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerStephane Reichel
CinematographyElemér Ragályi
EditorJay Cassidy
Running time99 minutes
Production companiesAdelson-Baumgarten Productions
Alliance Communications Corporation
Stillking Films
Transatlantic Media Associates
TriStar Television
Turner Entertainment
Original release
NetworkTNT
ReleaseMarch 16, 1997 (1997-03-16)

The Hunchback (a.k.a. The Hunchback of Notre Dame) is a 1997 made-for-television romantic drama film based on Victor Hugo's iconic 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, directed by Peter Medak and produced by Stephane Reichel. It stars Richard Harris as Claude Frollo, Salma Hayek as Esmeralda and Mandy Patinkin as Quasimodo, the titular hunchback of Notre Dame. The film premiered on March 16, 1997, on TNT.