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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Based on
Based on the novel Les Misérables
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Filming locations
Filmed in Germany and Paris
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Setting
Set in Paris
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Music
Music by Georges Van Parys
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jacques Natteau
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Victor HugoNovel
- Jean-Paul Le ChanoisWriter
- René BarjavelWriter
- Michel AudiardWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 12, 1958
- Original language
- French
- Countries
- East Germany, France, Italy
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- Isabelle LobbeAzelma
Jimmy UrbainGavroche
Gérard DarrieuFeuilly, revolutionary
Jacques HardenCourfeyrac
Marc EyraudGrantaire, revolutionary
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