The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982 film)

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Created by Victor Hugo (novel)
Based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame
by Victor Hugo
Written by John Gay
Directed by Michael Tuchner
Alan Hume
Starring Anthony Hopkins
Derek Jacobi
Lesley-Anne Down
John Gielgud
Theme music composer Ken Thorne
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers Norman Rosemont
Malcolm J. Christopher
Cinematography Alan Hume
Editor Keith Palmer
Running time100 minutes
Production companiesRosemont Productions
Columbia Pictures Television
Original release
Network CBS
Release4 February 1982 (1982-02-04)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (sometimes known as simply Hunchback) is a 1982 American romantic drama TV film based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel. Filming location was Pinewood Studios, England. It was directed by Michael Tuchner and Alan Hume and produced by Norman Rosemont and Malcolm J. Christopher. It starred Anthony Hopkins, Derek Jacobi, Lesley-Anne Down and John Gielgud. The film was produced as part of the long-running Hallmark Hall of Fame series and was televised on CBS on February 4, 1982.

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