Les Misérables
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Les Misérables

7.2 / 10 1958 3h 30mNR French
Drama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

Jean Valjean / Champmathieu

Lead
Bernard Blier

Bernard Blier

Javert father / Javert son

Béatrice Altariba

Béatrice Altariba

Cosette

Giani Esposito

Giani Esposito

Marius de Pontmercy

Bourvil

Bourvil

Thénardier

Silvia Monfort

Silvia Monfort

Éponine Thénardier

Danièle Delorme

Danièle Delorme

Fantine

Elfriede Florin

Elfriede Florin

La Thénardier

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean-Paul Le Chanois's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Les Misérables is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker