Richard Jordan
Jean Valjean
Les Misérables (1978)
"A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge."
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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.
Glenn Jordan
Director
John Gay
Screenplay
Top Billed Cast
Anthony Perkins
Javert
Cyril Cusack
Fauchlevent
Claude Dauphin
Bishop Myriel
John Gielgud
Gillenormand
Ian Holm
Thénardier
Celia Johnson
Sister Simplice
Joyce Redman
Magliore
Flora Robson
the Prioress
Christopher Guard
Marius
Caroline Langrishe
Cosette
Angela Pleasence
Fantine
David Swift
Troufiat
Timothy Morand
Enjolras
William Squire
Magistrate
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