Les Misérables

Jan 10, 1948

1h 26m

★ 6.0

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Overview

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.

Genres

History

Drama

Production Companies

Lux Film

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Cast

Jean Valjean

Gino Cervi

Fantine

Valentina Cortese

Javert

Hans Hinrich

Thénardier

Luigi Pavese

La Thénardier

Jone Romano

Blanchard

Gino Cavalieri

Vescovo Myriel

Massimo Pianforini

Cosetta da bambina

Duccia Giraldi

Courfeyrac

Nino Marchetti

La capo reparto dell'ufficina

Alba Setaccioli

Suor Simplicia

Andreina Pagnani

Éponine

Delia Orman

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