Les Misérables (1978)
A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.
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
- 1978-12-27
- TMDB
- 7.1 / 10 (46)
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
Casting
- Richard Jordan — Jean Valjean
- Anthony Perkins — Javert
- Cyril Cusack — Fauchlevent
- Claude Dauphin — Bishop Myriel
- John Gielgud — Gillenormand
- Ian Holm — Thénardier
- Celia Johnson — Sister Simplice
- Joyce Redman — Magliore
- Flora Robson — the Prioress
- Christopher Guard — Marius
- Caroline Langrishe — Cosette
- Angela Pleasence — Fantine
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