Les Misérables(1978)
A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.
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 (1978) is a drama, history, romance and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, released on December 27, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack and Claude Dauphin. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Glenn Jordan
- Writers:
- Victor Hugo, John Gay
- Producers:
- Norman Rosemont
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Tournier
- Composer:
- Allyn Ferguson
- Production:
- Norman Rosemont Productions, ITC Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Les Misérables Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Jordan
as Jean Valjean
Anthony Perkins
as Javert
Cyril Cusack
as Fauchlevent
Claude Dauphin
as Bishop Myriel
John Gielgud
as Gillenormand
Ian Holm
as Thénardier
Celia Johnson
as Sister Simplice
Joyce Redman
as Magliore
Flora Robson
as the Prioress
Christopher Guard
as Marius
Caroline Langrishe
as Cosette
Angela Pleasence
as Fantine
Key crew
Directed by Glenn Jordan, written by Victor Hugo and John Gay, produced by Norman Rosemont.
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Les Misérables Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 45 ratings.
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Les Misérables – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Les Misérables online?
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Les Misérables (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, BroadwayHD, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Broadway HD Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (1978) includes Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack, Claude Dauphin and John Gielgud. The film was directed by Glenn Jordan. 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 December 27, 1978 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Les Misérables worth watching?
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Les Misérables (1978) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 45 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.