Les Misérables

About Les Misérables

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.

Glenn Jordan's Les Misérables is a 1978 history romance film. Richard Jordan appears as Jean Valjean, Anthony Perkins as Javert, Cyril Cusack as Fauchlevent, and Claude Dauphin as Bishop Myriel.

Released in December 1978, it runs 150 minutes. Written by John Gay. The film began as a novel.

Members will find 18th century, falsely accused, motherly love, and french revolution in it. It streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and BroadwayHD in the United States.

Les Misérables and Pride & Prejudice make useful companions to Les Misérables.