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Les Misérables

Les Misérables

A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.

19787.12h 30m

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 Glenn Jordan
Written by Victor Hugo, John Gay
Produced by Norman Rosemont
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Top Cast

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Jean Valjean

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Javert

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Fauchlevent

Claude Dauphin

Claude Dauphin

Bishop Myriel

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Gillenormand

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Thénardier

Celia Johnson

Celia Johnson

Sister Simplice

Joyce Redman

Joyce Redman

Magliore

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

the Prioress

Christopher Guard

Christopher Guard

Marius

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookfalsely accusedfrench revolutionmotherly love18th centuryrelentless cop

About Les Misérables

Les Misérables is a drama, history, romance, tv movie film released in 1978 exploring themes of based on novel or book, falsely accused, french revolution, motherly love, 18th century, relentless cop. Directed by Glenn Jordan, it stars Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack. 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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