Les Misérables
The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !
Rating: 7.1 out of 10TMDB(59 votes)
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (1936)
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Based on
Based on the novel Les Misérables
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Music
Music by Alfred Newman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Gregg Toland
Details
- Director
- Writers
- W.P. LipscombWriter
- Victor HugoNovel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 20, 1935
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Fredric MarchJean Valjean / Champmathieu
Charles LaughtonInspector Emile Javert
Cedric HardwickeBishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Rochelle HudsonCosette
Florence EldridgeFantine
Frances DrakeEponine
John BealMarius
Jessie RalphMadame Magloire
Mary ForbesMlle. Baptiseme
Florence RobertsToussaint- Jane KerrMadame Thenardier
Ferdinand GottschalkThenardier- Charles HaefeliBrevet
Marilyn KnowldenLittle Cosette (as Marilynne Knowlden)
John BleiferChenildieu
Eily MalyonMother Superior
John CarradineEnjolras
Bess FlowersTrial Spectator (uncredited)
Robert GreigPrison Governor at Jean's Release (uncredited)- Kai SchmidtLawyer (uncredited)
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