Les Misérables

Les Misérables

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

1978 · 150 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie

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 Glenn Jordan · Written by John Gay

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