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Les Misérables

Les Misérables

The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !

19357.11h 48m

Overview

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Directed by Richard Boleslawski
Written by Victor Hugo, W.P. Lipscomb
Produced by Darryl F. Zanuck
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Top Cast

Fredric March

Fredric March

Jean Valjean / Champmathieu

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Inspector Emile Javert

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)

Rochelle Hudson

Rochelle Hudson

Cosette

Florence Eldridge

Florence Eldridge

Fantine

Frances Drake

Frances Drake

Eponine

John Beal

John Beal

Marius

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Madame Magloire

Mary Forbes

Mary Forbes

Mlle. Baptiseme

Florence Roberts

Florence Roberts

Toussaint

Themes & Keywords

rebellionprisonerparis, francebased on novel or bookrelease from prisonredemptioncharitythieffugitiveon the runlawman social injusticeex-conconvent (nunnery)student protestpolice inspectormercyprison fightprison campgalley slaveprison brutalityhonest copobsessive questprison lifeprison reformprisoner abusefrench policefather daughter relationshipparole violationunjust convictionfrench historyles misérablesex-prisonerfrench literature1830slaw and orderanti-monarchysuicide by drowningprobation violationrelentless cop

About Les Misérables

Les Misérables is a drama, history, romance film released in 1935 exploring themes of rebellion, prisoner, paris, france, based on novel or book, release from prison, redemption. Directed by Richard Boleslawski, it stars Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

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