The Hunchback of Paris
1959, French. Directed by André Hunebelle.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- André HunebelleDirector
- Jean MaraisHenri de Lagardère
- BourvilPassepoil
- Sabine SesselmannAurore de Nevers / Isabelle de Caylus
- François ChaumettePhilippe de Gonzague
- Jean Le PoulainPeyrolles
- Hubert NoëlPhilippe de Nevers
- Paulette DubostDame Marthe
- Edmond BeauchampDon Miguel
- Alexandre RignaultInnkeeper
- Paul CamboPhilippe d'Orléans
- Georges DoukingMarquis de Caylus
- Annie AndersonGuest at the ball
Details
- Released
- 26 November 1959
- Original title
- Le Bossu
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Pierre Foucaud, Jean Halain, André Hunebelle
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What The Hunchback of Paris is based on
The Hunchback of Paris is based on Le Bossu (1857) by Paul Féval.
1857
Le Bossu
By Paul Féval
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The Hunchback of Paris: quick answers
Is The Hunchback of Paris worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hunchback of Paris?
The Hunchback of Paris runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Hunchback of Paris have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hunchback of Paris. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hunchback of Paris parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Hunchback of Paris yet.
Which OTT platform is The Hunchback of Paris on?
The Hunchback of Paris isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 November 1959. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hunchback of Paris?
If you liked The Hunchback of Paris, try Untamable Angelique, Angelique, Wake of the Red Witch.
Who directed The Hunchback of Paris?
The Hunchback of Paris (1959) was directed by André Hunebelle and stars Jean Marais, Bourvil, Sabine Sesselmann.
What is The Hunchback of Paris based on?
The Hunchback of Paris is based on Le Bossu (1857) by Paul Féval.