Les Miserables
"In a time of chaos, in a world of change, he was moved by a book he could not read to become a hero he never imagined."
Originally released in 1995. Les Miserables is a drama/history film. directed by Claude Lelouch. With a runtime of 2h 55m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Boujenah, and Alessandra Martines
Synopsis
In WWII France, poor and illiterate Henri Fortin is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables and begins to see parallels between the book and his own life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 55m
175 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (83 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Henri Fortin / Jean Valjean
Michel Boujenah
as André Ziman
Alessandra Martines
as Elise Ziman
Salomé Lelouch
as La fille Ziman
Annie Girardot
as Thénardière 1942
Philippe Léotard
as Thénardier 1942
Philippe Khorsand
as Javert
Ticky Holgado
as Kind Hoodlum
Rufus
as Thénardier 1830 / 1990
Nicole Croisille
as Thénardière 1830 / 1990
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- TF1
- Les Films 13
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les Miserables about?
In WWII France, poor and illiterate Henri Fortin is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables and begins to see parallels between the book and his own life.
Who directed Les Miserables?
Les Miserables was directed by Claude Lelouch.
How long is Les Miserables?
Les Miserables has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
When was Les Miserables released?
Les Miserables was released on March 22, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Les Miserables?
The main cast of Les Miserables includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Boujenah, Alessandra Martines, Salomé Lelouch, Annie Girardot.