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Les Misérables

Les Misérables

Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.

20127.32h 38m

Overview

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set 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 Tom Hooper
Written by Victor Hugo, William Nicholson, Claude-Michel Schönberg
Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Cameron Mackintosh
Box OfficeBudget: $61.0MRevenue: $442.6M

Top Cast

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Jean Valjean

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Javert

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

Cosette

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Fantine

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Marius Pontmercy

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen

Monsieur Thénardier

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Madame Thénardier

Aaron Tveit

Aaron Tveit

Enjolras

Samantha Barks

Samantha Barks

Éponine Thénardier

Daniel Huttlestone

Daniel Huttlestone

Gavroche

Themes & Keywords

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About Les Misérables

Les Misérables is a history, drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of rebellion, army, robbery, france, based on novel or book, love triangle. Directed by Tom Hooper, it stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried. An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set 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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