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Les Misérables

Les Misérables

Drama · History · 1934

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.

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Les Misérables

1934 Drama · History 4h 41m

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TMDB

7.9 / 10

Community rating

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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Les Misérables?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Raymond Bernard

Written by

Raymond Bernard · André Lang

Harry Baur

Harry Baur

Jean Valjean / Champmathieu

P

Paul Azaïs

Grantaire

Florelle

Florelle

Fantine

Josseline Gaël

Josseline Gaël

Cosette

Jean Servais

Jean Servais

Marius Pontmercy

Orane Demazis

Orane Demazis

Éponine

C

Charles Dullin

Thénardier

Court is in session

Put Les Misérables on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.