The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

09/15/1979 (JP) • 1h 10m

Animation, History, Drama

Overview

In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries.

Top Billed Cast

Akiji Kobayashi

Jean Valjean (voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Inspector Javert (voice)

Minori Matsushima

Fantine (voice)

Caroline Yôko

Cosette (voice)

Shiūchi Ikeda

Mariyus (voice)

Tadao Futami

Thenardier (voice)

Terue Nunami

Mme. Thenardier (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Gillenormand (voice)

Yasuo Hisamatsu

Bishop Myriel (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

child abuse

france

based on novel or book

revolution

redemption

french revolution

violence against women

revenge

ex-con

mercy

vagrancy

19th century

anime

vengeance

child slavery

false imprisonment

religious belief

student revolt

les misérables

television feature

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