Les Misérables

Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.

Created by: Josée Dayan

Cast: Gérard Depardieu, John Malkovich, Christian Clavier, Asia Argento, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jeanne Moreau, Veronica Ferres, Virginie Ledoyen

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