Les Misérables (1935)

04/20/1935 (US) • 1h 48m

Drama, History, Romance

The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !

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.

Top Billed Cast

Fredric March

Jean Valjean / Champmathieu

Charles Laughton

Inspector Emile Javert

Cedric Hardwicke

Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)

John Beal

Marius

Jessie Ralph

Madame Magloire

Mary Forbes

Mlle. Baptiseme


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rebellion

prisoner

paris, france

based on novel or book

release from prison

redemption

charity

thief

fugitive

on the run

lawman 

social injustice

ex-con

convent (nunnery)

student protest

police inspector

mercy

prison fight

prison camp

galley slave

prison brutality

honest cop

obsessive quest

prison life

prison reform

prisoner abuse

french police

father daughter relationship

parole violation

unjust conviction

french history

les misérables

ex-prisoner

french literature

1830s

law and order

anti-monarchy

suicide by drowning

probation violation

relentless cop

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