Les Misérables

Les Misérables (1934)

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
1934-02-09
TMDB
7.9 / 10 (55)
Runtime
4h 41m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Raymond Bernard

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Les Misérables
  • Filmed in: Antibes

Les Misérables is a 1934 French film adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name. Scripted and directed by Raymond Bernard, it stars Harry Baur as Jean Valjean, Charles Vanel as Javert, and Josseline Gaël as Cosette. Initially released as three films that premiered over three consecutive weeks, Une tempête sous un crâne, Les Thénardier, and Liberté, liberté chérie, the full, unedited film clocks in at 281 minutes.

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