Les Misérables
1978 · Movie · 2h 30m
DramaHistoryRomanceMade-for-TV
"A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge."
Overview
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
TMDB
7.2/10
Key crew
- Glenn JordanDirector
- Allyn FergusonOriginal Music Composer
- John GayScreenplay
Cast
- Richard JordanJean Valjean
- Anthony PerkinsJavert
- Cyril CusackFauchlevent
- Claude DauphinBishop Myriel
- John GielgudGillenormand
- Ian HolmThénardier
- Celia JohnsonSister Simplice
- Joyce RedmanMagliore
- Flora Robsonthe Prioress
- Christopher GuardMarius
- Caroline LangrisheCosette
- Angela PleasenceFantine
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookfalsely accusedfrench revolutionmotherly love18th centuryrelentless cop