Why it may be worth watching
- Les Misérables combines Drama and History elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Lino Ventura, Michel Bouquet, Jean Carmet.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.0/10 from 79 votes.
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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.
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Cast
Lino VenturaJean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu
Michel BouquetInspector Javert
Jean CarmetThénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil
Évelyne BouixFantine, Cosette's mother
Françoise SeignerThe Thénardier, innkeeper's wife
Christiane JeanCosette
Roger HaninInnkeeper
Candice PatouÉponine Thénardier
Corinne DaclaAzelma Thénardier
Franck Cabot-DavidMarius Pontmercy
Robin RenucciCourfeyrac
Hervé FuricEnjolras
Alexandre TamarGrantaire
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, History. Its longer runtime makes it a more substantial watch.
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Themes and topics
falsely accusedfrench revolutionmotherly lovepromisewrongful arrest
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