The Tale of Jean Valjean(1979)
ジャン・バルジャン物語
The Tale of Jean Valjean Synopsis
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.
The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979) is a animation, history and drama film directed by Takashi Hisaoka, released on September 15, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Akiji Kobayashi, Chikao Ohtsuka, Minori Matsushima and Caroline Yôko. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Hisaoka
- Writers:
- Victor Hugo, Masaki Tsuji
- Producers:
- Yasuo Yamaguchi
- Production:
- Toei Animation, Toei Company, ZIV International
- Status:
- Released
The Tale of Jean Valjean Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akiji Kobayashi
as Jean Valjean (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
as Inspector Javert (voice)
Minori Matsushima
as Fantine (voice)
- Caroline Yôko
Caroline Yôko
as Cosette (voice)
- Shiūchi Ikeda
Shiūchi Ikeda
as Mariyus (voice)
Tadao Futami
as Thenardier (voice)
- Terue Nunami
Terue Nunami
as Mme. Thenardier (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
as Gillenormand (voice)
Yasuo Hisamatsu
as Bishop Myriel (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Hisaoka, written by Victor Hugo and Masaki Tsuji, produced by Yasuo Yamaguchi.
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The Tale of Jean Valjean Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Tale of Jean Valjean – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tale of Jean Valjean online?
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Who stars in The Tale of Jean Valjean?
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The main cast of The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979) includes Akiji Kobayashi, Chikao Ohtsuka, Minori Matsushima, Caroline Yôko and Shiūchi Ikeda. The film was directed by Takashi Hisaoka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tale of Jean Valjean released?
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The Tale of Jean Valjean was released on September 15, 1979 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Tale of Jean Valjean worth watching?
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The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.