Les Misérables (1998)

  • PG-13
  • 05/01/1998 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, History, Romance
  • 2h 14m

The legend comes to life.

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.

Bille August

Director

Rafael Yglesias

Screenplay

Victor Hugo

Novel

Cast

Liam Neeson's headshot

Liam Neeson

Jean Valjean
Geoffrey Rush's headshot

Geoffrey Rush

Javert
Uma Thurman's headshot

Uma Thurman

Fantine
Claire Danes's headshot

Claire Danes

Cosette
Hans Matheson's headshot

Hans Matheson

Marius
Peter Vaughan's headshot

Peter Vaughan

Bishop
Jon Kenny's headshot

Jon Kenny

Thénardier
Gillian Hanna's headshot

Gillian Hanna

La Thénardier

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