The Hunchback of Notre Dame II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Hunchback of Notre Dame II |
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| Directed by | Ron Howard |
| Produced by | Ron Howard |
| Written by | Ron Howard |
| Starring | Tom Hulce Jennifer Love Hewitt Haley Joel Osment Demi Moore Kevin Kline Michael McKean Eddie Murphy Elijah Wood |
| Music by | Randy Newman |
| Editing by | Colleen Halsey Peter Lonsdale |
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Animation Japan |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | November 7, 2000 (Theatrical) August 28, 2001 (Laserdisc) March 19, 2002 (Video and DVD) |
| Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II is a fun musical comedy movie from 2000. It is a sequel, which means it continues the story of the first Disney animated movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, from 1996. This movie was made by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It was released on December 31, 2001, and went straight to video, meaning it was available to buy or rent at home instead of first showing in movie theaters.
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About the Movie
This animated film brings back many beloved characters. It tells a new story about friendship and finding love. The movie is set in the beautiful city of Paris, France.
The Story Continues
The story takes place a few years after the first movie. Quasimodo, the kind bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, is still living there. He is now friends with many people in Paris. His best friends are the gargoyles Victor, Hugo, and Laverne.
A new character, a circus owner named Sarousch, comes to Paris. He is a magician and a thief. Sarousch wants to steal a very valuable bell called La Fidèle. He uses his assistant, Madellaine, to help him.
Madellaine is a kind young woman who works for Sarousch. She is sent to trick Quasimodo. However, she soon learns that Quasimodo is a very good person. She starts to have feelings for him.
Main Characters
- Quasimodo: He is the kind and gentle bell-ringer of Notre Dame. He is still learning about the world outside the cathedral.
- Madellaine: She is a circus performer who works for Sarousch. She has a good heart and becomes friends with Quasimodo.
- Sarousch: He is the villain of the story. He is a greedy circus master who wants to steal the valuable bell.
- Esmeralda and Phoebus: They are also back in this movie. They are married and have a son named Zephyr.
- Zephyr: He is Esmeralda and Phoebus's son. He is a curious and brave boy who becomes friends with Quasimodo.
- Gargoyles: Victor, Hugo, and Laverne are Quasimodo's funny and supportive stone friends.
Music and Songs
Like the first movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame II is a musical. It features new songs that help tell the story. The music was created by Randy Newman. The songs help show the characters' feelings and move the plot forward.
Production Details
The movie was directed by Ron Howard. It was made by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Many famous actors lent their voices to the characters, including Tom Hulce as Quasimodo and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Madellaine. Haley Joel Osment voiced Zephyr.
This movie was made specifically for home video. This means it was released directly on VHS and DVD. It was not shown in movie theaters first. This was a common way for Disney to release sequels to their popular animated films during that time.
See also
In Spanish: El jorobado de Notre Dame 2 para niños
