poster

1978

(12/27/1978) (GB)

Drama, History, Romance

2h 30m

72

User Score

A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.

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.

1978

72

User Score

(12/27/1978) (GB)

Drama, History, Romance

2h 30m

A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.

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

Richard Jordan

Jean Valjean

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Fauchlevent

Claude Dauphin

Claude Dauphin

Bishop Myriel

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Gillenormand

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Thénardier

Celia Johnson

Celia Johnson

Sister Simplice

Joyce Redman

Joyce Redman

Magliore

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

the Prioress

David Swift

David Swift

Troufiat

William Squire

William Squire

Magistrate

Geoffrey Russell

Geoffrey Russell

Court President

Caroline Blakiston

Caroline Blakiston

Mme Thénardier

Michael Sheard

Michael Sheard

Commissary

Joanna Price

Joanna Price

Cosette as child