Les Misérables (1978)

  • NR
  • 12/27/1978 (US)
  • Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie
  • 2h 30m

A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.

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

Victor Hugo

Novel

John Gay

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Jordan's headshot

Richard Jordan

Jean Valjean
Anthony Perkins's headshot

Anthony Perkins

Javert
Cyril Cusack's headshot

Cyril Cusack

Fauchlevent
Claude Dauphin's headshot

Claude Dauphin

Bishop Myriel
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

Gillenormand
Ian Holm's headshot

Ian Holm

Thénardier
Celia Johnson's headshot

Celia Johnson

Sister Simplice
Joyce Redman's headshot

Joyce Redman

Magliore

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