The Tale of Jean Valjean

Sep 15, 1979

1h 10m

★ 5.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation

History

Drama

Production Companies

Toei Animation

Toei Company

ZIV International

The Tale of Jean Valjean Trailers

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Cast

Jean Valjean (voice)

Akiji Kobayashi

Inspector Javert (voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Fantine (voice)

Minori Matsushima

Cosette (voice)

Caroline Yôko

Mariyus (voice)

Shiūchi Ikeda

Thenardier (voice)

Tadao Futami

Mme. Thenardier (voice)

Terue Nunami

Gillenormand (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Bishop Myriel (voice)

Yasuo Hisamatsu

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