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 Les Misérables
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Filming locations
Filmed in Antibes
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Music
Music by Arthur Honegger
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jules Kruger
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Raymond BernardWriter
- Victor HugoNovel
- André LangWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 9, 1934
- Original language
- French
- Countries
- France
Production
Cast
Harry BaurJean Valjean / Champmathieu- Paul AzaïsGrantaire
FlorelleFantine
Josseline GaëlCosette
Jean ServaisMarius Pontmercy
Orane DemazisÉponine
Charles DullinThénardier
Marguerite MorenoMme Thénardier- Gaby TriquetCosette (child)
Charles VanelInspector Javert
Max DearlyM. Gillenormand
Émile GenevoisGavroche
Henry KraussMonseigneur Myriel
Georges MauloyLe président des Assises- Lucien NatMontparnasse
Robert VidalinEnjolras
Albert BroquinChenildieu
Maurice SchutzBit Part
Roland ArmontelFélix Tholomiez (uncredited)
Pauline CartonLa soeur de Gillenormand (uncredited)
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