prisoner,paris, france,based on novel or book,falsely accused,blackmail,french revolution,motherly love,19th century,altruism

Les Misérables (1998)

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The legend comes to life.

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Bille August
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    Jean Valjean Liam Neeson
  • Profile picture of Geoffrey Rush
    Javert Geoffrey Rush
  • Profile picture of Uma Thurman
    Fantine Uma Thurman
  • Profile picture of Claire Danes
    Cosette Claire Danes
  • Profile picture of Hans Matheson
    Marius Hans Matheson
  • Profile picture of Peter Vaughan
    Bishop Peter Vaughan
  • Profile picture of Jon Kenny
    Thénardier Jon Kenny
  • Profile picture of Gillian Hanna
    La Thénardier Gillian Hanna

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Keywords

  • prisoner
  • paris, france
  • based on novel or book
  • falsely accused
  • blackmail
  • french revolution
  • motherly love
  • 19th century
  • altruism