Les Miserables

Les Miserables

Victor Hugo's Immortal Classic!

1952 · 105 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, History

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.

Directed by Lewis Milestone · Written by Richard Murphy

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