

Les Misérables
1958-03-12 · 210 min · ★ 7.2
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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- Directors
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Production companies
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Serena, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Babelsberg'', P.A.C.
- Countries
- East Germany, France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean GabinJean Valjean / Champmathieu
Bernard BlierJavert father / Javert son
Béatrice AltaribaCosette
Giani EspositoMarius de Pontmercy
BourvilThénardier
Silvia MonfortÉponine Thénardier
Danièle DelormeFantine
Elfriede FlorinLa Thénardier
Serge ReggianiEnjolras
Fernand LedouxMonsignor Bienvenu Myriel
Madeleine BarbuléeSister Simplice
Martine HavetCosette at 8 years old
Lucien BarouxMonsieur Gillenormand
Julienne ParoliMadame Magloire
Jean OzennePrefect of Montreuil-sur-Mer
Jimmy UrbainGavroche
Gérard DarrieuFeuilly, revolutionary
Jacques HardenCourfeyrac
Marc EyraudGrantaire, revolutionaryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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