Author: Tom Hulce

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 01-27-2004

Details: Inspired by Victor Hugo's classic novel, Disney brings the heroic adventures of Quasimodo, the gentle and lonely bell ringer of Notre Dame, to spectacular life. This critically acclaimed Disney masterpiece is an "uplifting, thrilling story with a heart-touching message that emerges from the comedy and song" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times). At the urging of his hilarious gargoyle pals Victor, Hugo, and Laverne, Quasimodo leaves the solitary safety of his tower, venturing out to find his first true friend, the gypsy beauty Esmerelda. The most unlikely of heroes, Quasi fights to save the people and the city he loves and, in turn, helps us to see people for who they are, rather than how they appear. The star-studded voice cast includes Jason Alexander, Tom Hulce, Kevin Kline, and Demi Moore in a magnificent Disney musical from renowned composer Alan Menken.--------- A critically acclaimed masterpiece, the Disney's 34th animated feature? a sensational addition to your family's Disney video library? is a "joyful and captivating story whose message, carried by humor and songs, goes straight to the heart" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times)! With this spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel, Disney brings to life the heroic adventures of Quasimodo, the kind bellringer of Notre-Dame who suffers from loneliness. Encouraged by his gargoyle buddies Victor, Hugo and Laverne, Quasimodo challenges Frollo, his diabolical guardian, and leaves his tower to participate in the merry feast of fools in the square. But the cruel mob rejects him because of his repulsive appearance. Another outcast, the gypsy Esmeralda, comes to save him and Quasimodo finds himself fighting for the people and the city he loves so much? while reminding us to see people for who they are rather than how they look. “Alan Menken's music is exciting and Stephen Schwartz's lyrics are often funny and always inspiring...The heroes, villains, comedy, suspense, music is a delight to listen to and a wonder to watch. Kids will love it. “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” is a masterpiece. It's a real chime of happiness." ? Gene Shalit, THE TODAY SHOW

UPC: 786936173307

EAN: 0786936173307

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood