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Les Misérables

1958 · 3h 30m · Drama · East Germany, France · Rated 12 (DE)

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
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Written by
Jean-Paul Le Chanois, Michel Audiard, René Barjavel
Based on the novel by
Victor Hugo
Starring
Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Béatrice Altariba, Giani Esposito
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6.7Smart score

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in United Kingdom.

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Amazon Video: available in 2 countries
Rent or buy · 2Belgium, France

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19th centurybased on novel or bookfake identityfalsely accusedfrench revolutionmotherly loveprisonerpromiseprosecutionrelentless coprescue
Rating12 (DE)

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