Les Misérables

1958 3h 30m FR

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 128

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Gabin
Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Bernard Blier
Javert father / Javert son
Béatrice Altariba
Cosette
Giani Esposito
Marius de Pontmercy
Bourvil
Thénardier
Silvia Monfort
Éponine Thénardier
Danièle Delorme
Fantine
Elfriede Florin
La Thénardier

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Writers: Michel Audiard, René Barjavel, Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Languages: French
Countries: East Germany, France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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At 210 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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68 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: East Germany, France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, shot by Jacques Natteau. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Georges Van Parys. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lieselotte Johl shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jean Gabin and Bernard Blier and Béatrice Altariba carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0050709 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jean-Paul Le Chanois directs. Jacques Natteau behind the camera. Georges Van Parys scores. Lieselotte Johl cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in East Germany, France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 210 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
268 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 3 countries: East Germany, France, Italy.
4Directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, shot by Jacques Natteau. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Georges Van Parys. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Lieselotte Johl shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jean Gabin and Bernard Blier and Béatrice Altariba carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0050709 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "rescue", "prisoner", "based on novel or book", "falsely accused".