Drama ·History ·Romance · United States of America · 1935 · 1h 48m

Les Misérables

Director

Cast

Fredric March as Jean Valjean / Champmathieu Charles Laughton as Inspector Emile Javert Cedric Hardwicke as Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke) Rochelle Hudson as Cosette Florence Eldridge as Fantine Frances Drake as Eponine

Crew

Gregg Toland — Director of Photography Barbara McLean — Editor Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer W.P. Lipscomb — Writer Victor Hugo — Novel Darryl F. Zanuck — Producer

Tagline

The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !

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.

Mood & Themes

rebellion prisoner paris, france based on novel or book release from prison redemption charity thief fugitive on the run lawman social injustice

Key Collaborators

Richard Boleslawski Director Gregg Toland Director of Photography Barbara McLean Editor Alfred Newman Original Music Composer W.P. Lipscomb Writer Victor Hugo Novel Darryl F. Zanuck Producer Omar Kiam Costume Design

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