Jim Dale as Clopin
The Clopin in the 1997 version of The Hunchback is very reminiscent of the Disney version. He is pragmatic and slightly cruel in his ruling approach but he is fun.
Jim Dale as Clopin
This Clopin is fairly standard as far of what is asked of Clopin. He is leader of the Court of Miracles and is cruel to outsiders except for Quasimodo. He uses Esmeralda for distractions but he also enjoy her dancing over listening to Gringoire. Overall he is one of the more jovial Clopins.
Jim Dale as Clopin
Unlike other Clopins he doesn’t lead the attack to save Esmeralda. This is because the climax was changed and the assault of Notre Dame follows Quasimodo saving Esmeralda in the middle of the film. Because he is not involved in attack on Notre Dame, he lives. He and Gringoire do lead a fairly peaceful protest to save Esmeralda and he gives a speech to Nobel’s king in her defense. Other than that he is pretty by the book
Jim Dale as Clopin
Is this a great memorable Clopin? No, can’t say he is. Is it an identifiable and characteristic Clopin? Yes and that is really all one can really ask for in an a Hunchback movie version.
Next time – Phoebus….. wait he’s not this movie…is he?
Benedick Blythe as Phoebus