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Les Misérables

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In this Hollywood adaptation of Victor Hugo's time-honored story, Jean Valjean (Michael Rennie), a victim of injustice, is doggedly hunted by Inspector Etienne Javert (Robert Newton). Valjean finally sees a glimpse of human compassion from the kindhearted Bishop Courbet (Edmund Gwenn), who helps him to overcome his troubled history. However, Valjean's past refuses to let go, as years later the relentless Javert closes in on his target once again.
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Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy It is not much of a good movie... What strength it has comes largely from the strength inherent to the material. Rated: 6/10 Jan 20, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Left out a few of my favorite aspects. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member yet another version of tired (2 me) story. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Most suitable for high school viewing than any other version out there, which isn't a bad thing, this sort of accessibility to the classics can be a great thing for sparking an interest in the originals. A great little cast too. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member You can't go wrong watching a black and white movie of a story that is dear to your heart. Well it is dear to my heart. The Muscial on broadway is my all-time favorite. So maybe it's why i so do enjoy this version of the movie. Awsome acting that is for sure! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This is by far my favourite Les Miserables out of every single one that has ever been made. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lewis Milestone

Director

Michael Rennie

Jean Valjean

Debra Paget

Cosette

Robert Newton

Etienne Javert

Edmund Gwenn

Bishop Courbet

Sylvia Sidney

Fantine
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Synopsis In this Hollywood adaptation of Victor Hugo's time-honored story, Jean Valjean (Michael Rennie), a victim of injustice, is doggedly hunted by Inspector Etienne Javert (Robert Newton). Valjean finally sees a glimpse of human compassion from the kindhearted Bishop Courbet (Edmund Gwenn), who helps him to overcome his troubled history. However, Valjean's past refuses to let go, as years later the relentless Javert closes in on his target once again.
Director
Lewis Milestone
Producer
Fred Kohlmar
Screenwriter
Richard Murphy
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 1952, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2010
Runtime
1h 44m
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