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Les Misérables

(1978)

December 27, 1978 2h 30m
72%
TMDB Score

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.

Glenn Jordan

Director

Top Billed Cast

RJ

Richard Jordan

Jean Valjean

AP

Anthony Perkins

Javert

CC

Cyril Cusack

Fauchlevent

CD

Claude Dauphin

Bishop Myriel

JG

John Gielgud

Gillenormand

IH

Ian Holm

Thénardier

CJ

Celia Johnson

Sister Simplice

JR

Joyce Redman

Magliore

FR

Flora Robson

the Prioress

CG

Christopher Guard

Marius