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Les Misérables

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Les Misérables

1978

2h 20m

Drama

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After swiping a loaf of bread to feed his family, Frenchman Jean Valjean (Richard Jordan) is put behind bars. After countless failed attempts, the poor man finally manages to escape from prison -- but not from the attentions of determined police officer Javert (Anthony Perkins). Years pass, and Valjean has made a new life for himself as the mayor of a French town. But his secret past comes back to haunt him when his old adversary suddenly makes an appearance.

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Tim Brayton

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Even if it's mostly one for the Les Misrables completionists, they're not likely to walk away disappointed.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 20, 2013

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 22, 2005

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Mark R. Leeper

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Rated: 3/5

Nov 3, 2004

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The Valvert is tangible. Amazing movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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The fact that the actors weren't directed to have a more authentic French accents and the main character's step daughter having a forced love interest are the only true crimes to this book adaptation. The actors, music, camerawork and especially the writing make this a special story to witness. For my full review of Les Miserables (1978), check it out on this IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077936/reviews-33

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Definitely the best telling of the non-musical story to date. Good enough to have been released in theatres, but alas was only released on TV. Everyone is well cast and the story flows nicely.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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The best movie adaptation of this wonderful book. Richard Jordan and Anthony Perkins are excellent rivals. I only wish the DVD wasn't a shortened version of the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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We love this movie and own it. My kids have watched it several times... just the kind of thing you want your kids to watch with a timeless message.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Maybe it's just that this film was my first introduction to Les Miserables, but I was emotionally engaged by the acting of Richard Jordan and Anthony Perkins. I especially loved "The Bishop's Candlestick" scene. There is so much symbolism in this story by Victor Hugo of redemption, devotion, and love.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Glenn Jordan

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Richard Jordan

Jean Valjean

Anthony Perkins

Javert

Cyril Cusack

Fauchelevent

Claude Dauphin

Bishop Myriel

John Gielgud

Gillenormand

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Synopsis

After swiping a loaf of bread to feed his family, Frenchman Jean Valjean (Richard Jordan) is put behind bars. After countless failed attempts, the poor man finally manages to escape from prison -- but not from the attentions of determined police officer Javert (Anthony Perkins). Years pass, and Valjean has made a new life for himself as the mayor of a French town. But his secret past comes back to haunt him when his old adversary suddenly makes an appearance.

Director: Glenn Jordan
Producer: Norman Rosemont
Screenwriter: John Gay
Production Co: ITC
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2016
Runtime: 2h 20m

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