Les Misérables
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An epic moral drama about redemption, justice, and the cost of relentless pursuit, grounded in 19th-century France's social upheaval.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Jean Gabin
Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Bernard Blier
Javert father / Javert son
Béatrice Altariba
Cosette
Giani Esposito
Marius de Pontmercy
Bourvil
Thénardier
Silvia Monfort
Éponine Thénardier
Danièle Delorme
Fantine
Elfriede Florin
La Thénardier
Serge Reggiani
Enjolras
Fernand Ledoux
Monsignor Bienvenu Myriel
Madeleine Barbulée
Sister Simplice
Martine Havet
Cosette at 8 years old
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