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Les Misérables

1978 · 2h 30m · Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie · United Kingdom

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

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
Based on the novel by
Victor Hugo
Starring
Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack, Claude Dauphin
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18th centurybased on novel or bookfalsely accusedfrench revolutionmotherly loverelentless cop

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