The read
It runs long at 3h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
127 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean-Paul Le ChanoisDirector
- Georges Van ParysOriginal Music Composer
- Jean-Paul Le ChanoisWriter
- René BarjavelWriter
- Michel AudiardWriter
Cast
- Jean GabinJean Valjean / Champmathieu
- Bernard BlierJavert father / Javert son
- Béatrice AltaribaCosette
- Giani EspositoMarius de Pontmercy
- BourvilThénardier
- Silvia MonfortÉponine Thénardier
- Danièle DelormeFantine
- Elfriede FlorinLa Thénardier
- Serge ReggianiEnjolras
- Fernand LedouxMonsignor Bienvenu Myriel
- Madeleine BarbuléeSister Simplice
- Martine HavetCosette at 8 years old
Stills
Themes
rescueprisonerbased on novel or bookfalsely accusedprosecutionfake identityfrench revolutionmotherly lovepromise19th centuryrelentless cop