Les Misérables (1978)

7.2/10 150 min Drama History Romance TV Movie

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.

Cast

Richard Jordan

Jean Valjean

Anthony Perkins

Javert

Cyril Cusack

Fauchlevent

Claude Dauphin

Bishop Myriel

John Gielgud

Gillenormand

Ian Holm

Thénardier

Celia Johnson

Sister Simplice

Joyce Redman

Magliore

Flora Robson

the Prioress

Christopher Guard

Marius

Caroline Langrishe

Cosette

Angela Pleasence

Fantine

William Squire

Magistrate

Caroline Blakiston

Mme Thénardier

Michael Sheard

Commissary

Dexter Fletcher

Gavroche

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