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Also known as Les Miserables, Misérables, Miserables

1978 film directed by Glenn Jordan

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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.

Released: 1978-12-27150 minDir: Glenn JordanDrama, History, Romance, TV Movie

Cast

  • Richard Jordan as Jean Valjean
  • Anthony Perkins as Javert
  • Cyril Cusack as Fauchlevent
  • Claude Dauphin as Bishop Myriel
  • John Gielgud as Gillenormand
  • Ian Holm as Thénardier

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • falsely accused
  • french revolution
  • motherly love
  • 18th century
  • relentless cop

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
television film
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Original language
English language
Director
Glenn Jordan
Screenwriter
John Gay
Cast member
William Squire
Producer
Lew Grade
Production company
ITC Entertainment
Duration
150
FilmAffinity ID
636637
Distribution format
direct-to-video
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publication date
1978-12-27
title
Les Misérables
distributed by
CBS
after a work by
Victor Hugo
original broadcaster
CBS
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