Les Misérables

Les Misérables (1925)

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.

Date of release
1925-11-24
TMDB
6.4 / 10 (8)
Runtime
5h 59m
Genres
History, Crime, Drama
Director
Henri Fescourt

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Les Misérables

Les Misérables is a 1925 French silent drama film directed by Henri Fescourt, based on the 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo.

Production

Although Cinéromans wanted the adaptation to be a single feature film, Fescourt successfully argued for it to be released in four feature-length parts.

Filming took place from 24 March until 24 December 1925 in Digne, Provence, Arras, Montreuil, and the Joinville Studios.

Cinéromans assigned a six million franc budget for the film. Funding was provided by the Westi Consortium, but in August 1925 it went bankrupt, meaning many scenes, such as the barricades, were shot in the studio.

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