Animation ·History ·Drama · Japan · 1979 · 1h 10m

The Tale of Jean Valjean

ジャン・バルジャン物語

Director

Cast

Akiji Kobayashi as Jean Valjean (voice) Chikao Ohtsuka as Inspector Javert (voice) Minori Matsushima as Fantine (voice) Caroline Yôko as Cosette (voice) Shiūchi Ikeda as Mariyus (voice) Tadao Futami as Thenardier (voice)

Crew

Osamu Tanaka — Editor Victor Hugo — Novel Yasuo Yamaguchi — Producer

Synopsis

In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries.

Mood & Themes

child abuse france based on novel or book revolution redemption french revolution violence against women revenge ex-con mercy vagrancy 19th century

Key Collaborators

Takashi Hisaoka Director Osamu Tanaka Editor Victor Hugo Novel Yasuo Yamaguchi Producer

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