United States / Dec 27, 1978 / CBS
A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.
2h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Geoffrey Russell | Court President |
| Caroline Blakiston | Mme Thénardier |
| Michael Sheard | Commissary |
| Dexter Fletcher | Gavroche |
| Joanna Price | Cosette as child |
| Dave Hill | Chenildieu |
| John Moreno | Cochopaille |
| Roy Evans | Brevet |
| Brian McDermott | Lebec |
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| Eileen Way | Lodger |
| Struan Rodger | Javert's Aide |
| Delena Kidd | Valjean's Sister |
| Kenneth Colley | Police Prefect |
| Christopher Burgess | Police Inspector |
| Christian Rodska | Antoine |
| Donald Sumpter | Agent |
| Donald Bisset | Gillenormand's Servant |
| Michael Barrell | Spectator |
| Rupert Frazer | Gendarme |
| Anthony May | Gendarme |
Genres
DramaHistoryRomanceTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Les Misérables |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Norman Rosemont Productions, ITC Entertainment |
| Release date | 27 dicembre 1978 |
| Production | Norman Rosemont, Ron Carr |
| Writer | Victor Hugo, John Gay |
| Casting | Irene Lamb |
| Editing | Bill Blunden |
| Cinematography | Jean Tournier |
| Assistant directors | Glenn Jordan |
| Camera operators | Jean Tournier |
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| Additional photography | Jean Tournier |
| Production design | Wilfred Shingleton |
| Art direction | Wilfred Shingleton |
| Set decoration | Wilfred Shingleton |
| Music | Allyn Ferguson |
| Sound | Allyn Ferguson |
| Costume design | Olga Lehmann |
| Makeup | Olga Lehmann |
| Hairstyling | Olga Lehmann |
Release dates
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