Les Misérables(1935)
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Les Misérables Synopsis
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.
Les Misérables (1935) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Richard Boleslawski, released on April 20, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke and Rochelle Hudson. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Boleslawski
- Writers:
- W.P. Lipscomb, Victor Hugo
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Gregg Toland
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- 20th Century Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Les Misérables Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric March
as Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Charles Laughton
as Inspector Emile Javert
Cedric Hardwicke
as Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Rochelle Hudson
as Cosette
Florence Eldridge
as Fantine
Frances Drake
as Eponine
John Beal
as Marius
Jessie Ralph
as Madame Magloire
Mary Forbes
as Mlle. Baptiseme
Florence Roberts
as Toussaint
- Jane Kerr
Jane Kerr
as Madame Thenardier
Ferdinand Gottschalk
as Thenardier
Key crew
Directed by Richard Boleslawski, written by W.P. Lipscomb and Victor Hugo, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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Les Misérables Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 59 ratings.
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Les Misérables – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Les Misérables online?
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Les Misérables (1935) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
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The main cast of Les Misérables (1935) includes Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Rochelle Hudson and Florence Eldridge. The film was directed by Richard Boleslawski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Les Misérables released?
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Les Misérables was released on April 20, 1935 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Les Misérables worth watching?
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Les Misérables (1935) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.