Les Misérables
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Les Misérables

7.0 / 10 1982 3h 40mNR French
DramaHistory

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

Lino Ventura

Lino Ventura

Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu

Lead
Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Inspector Javert

Jean Carmet

Jean Carmet

Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil

Évelyne Bouix

Évelyne Bouix

Fantine, Cosette's mother

Françoise Seigner

Françoise Seigner

The Thénardier, innkeeper's wife

Christiane Jean

Christiane Jean

Cosette

Roger Hanin

Roger Hanin

Innkeeper

Candice Patou

Candice Patou

Éponine Thénardier

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Hossein'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