Les Misérables_
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.
Director
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Starring
Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Béatrice Altariba
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Year context
Les Misérables was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Les Misérables is a Drama film with a runtime of 3h 30m.
CAST (20)
Jean Gabin
Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Bernard Blier
Javert father / Javert son
Béatrice Altariba
Cosette
Giani Esposito
Marius de Pontmercy
Bourvil
Thénardier
Silvia Monfort
Éponine Thénardier
Danièle Delorme
Fantine
Elfriede Florin
La Thénardier
Serge Reggiani
Enjolras
Fernand Ledoux
Monsignor Bienvenu Myriel
Madeleine Barbulée
Sister Simplice
Martine Havet
Cosette at 8 years old
Lucien Baroux
Monsieur Gillenormand
Julienne Paroli
Madame Magloire
Jean Ozenne
Prefect of Montreuil-sur-Mer
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Isabelle Lobbe
Azelma
Jimmy Urbain
Gavroche
Gérard Darrieu
Feuilly, revolutionary
Jacques Harden
Courfeyrac
Marc Eyraud
Grantaire, revolutionary
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STUDIOS (2)
Pathé
DEFA
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
210 min (3h 30m)
Language
French
Rating
7.2/10 (120 votes)
Popularity
5
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Les Misérables about?
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.
How long is Les Misérables?
Les Misérables has a runtime of 210 minutes (3h 30m).
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
The cast of Les Misérables includes Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Béatrice Altariba, Giani Esposito, Bourvil.
What is the rating of Les Misérables?
Les Misérables has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 120 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (11)
rescue
prisoner
based on novel or book
falsely accused
prosecution
fake identity
french revolution
motherly love
promise
19th century
relentless cop