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DOCUMENTARY . 2013 . 0h 56m . English . 7.8/10

Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story_

"The History of The World's Greatest Story"

From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning blockbuster, Les Misérables has undergone one of the most successful transitions from book to stage to screen. In this new documentary, the scintillating journey of Hugo`s universal story is traced from book to stage to screen with contributions from those who have starred in and helped to create the entertainment phenomenon which has captured a place in everyone`s hearts. Helmed by entertainment and celebrity journalist Neil Sean, this insightful documentary traces the events of the Paris insurrection in 1832 and features excerpts from the restored 1978 Les Misérables lm starring Anthony Perkins alongside interviews with Frances Ruffelle, Hugh Jackman, Nick Jonas, Tom Hooper, Alfie Boe, Amanda Seyfried, Sir Cameron Mackintosh and Anne Hathaway.

Starring Cameron Mackintosh, Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga
7.8/10
Rating
0h 56m
Runtime
2013
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The History of The World's Greatest Story

From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning blockbuster, Les Misérables has undergone one of the most successful transitions from book to stage to screen. In this new documentary, the scintillating journey of Hugo`s universal story is traced from book to stage to screen with contributions from those who have starred in and helped to create the entertainment phenomenon which has captured a place in everyone`s hearts. Helmed by entertainment and celebrity journalist Neil Sean, this insightful documentary traces the events of the Paris insurrection in 1832 and features excerpts from the restored 1978 Les Misérables lm starring Anthony Perkins alongside interviews with Frances Ruffelle, Hugh Jackman, Nick Jonas, Tom Hooper, Alfie Boe, Amanda Seyfried, Sir Cameron Mackintosh and Anne Hathaway.

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Year context
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story was released 13 years ago in 2013.
Overview
From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning blockbuster, Les Misérables has undergone one of the most suc...
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 56m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
56 min (0h 56m)
Language
English
Rating
7.8/10 (12 votes)
Popularity
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What is Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story about?
From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning blockbuster, Les Misérables has undergone one of the most successful transitions from book to stage to screen. In this new documentary, the scintillating journey of Hugo`s universal story is traced from book to stage to screen with contributions from those who have starred in and helped to create the entertainment phenomenon which has captured a place in everyone`s hearts. Helmed by entertainment and celebrity journalist Neil Sean, this insightful documentary traces the events of the Paris insurrection in 1832 and features excerpts from the restored 1978 Les Misérables lm starring Anthony Perkins alongside interviews with Frances Ruffelle, Hugh Jackman, Nick Jonas, Tom Hooper, Alfie Boe, Amanda Seyfried, Sir Cameron Mackintosh and Anne Hathaway.
How long is Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story?
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story has a runtime of 56 minutes (0h 56m).
Who stars in Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story?
The cast of Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story includes Cameron Mackintosh, Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga, Frances Ruffelle, Tom Hooper.
What is the rating of Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story?
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

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