Adventure ·Drama ·History ·Romance · United States of America · 1952 · 1h 45m

Les Miserables

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Director
Lewis Milestone
Cast
Michael Rennie as Jean Valjean Debra Paget as Cosette Robert Newton as Etienne Javert Edmund Gwenn as Bishop Courbet Sylvia Sidney as Fantine Cameron Mitchell as Marius
Crew
Joseph LaShelle — Director of Photography Hugh S. Fowler — Editor Alex North — Original Music Composer Richard Murphy — Writer Victor Hugo — Novel Fred Kohlmar — Producer
Tagline

Victor Hugo's Immortal Classic!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Les Miserables — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
franceex-conrelentless cop
Key Collaborators
Lewis Milestone Director Joseph LaShelle Director of Photography Hugh S. Fowler Editor Alex North Original Music Composer Richard Murphy Writer Victor Hugo Novel Fred Kohlmar Producer Dorothy Jeakins Costume Design
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