Les Misérables

1982 3h 40m FR

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 79

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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

Lino Ventura
Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu
Michel Bouquet
Inspector Javert
Jean Carmet
Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil
Évelyne Bouix
Fantine, Cosette's mother
Françoise Seigner
The Thénardier, innkeeper's wife
Christiane Jean
Cosette
Roger Hanin
Innkeeper
Candice Patou
Éponine Thénardier

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Hossein
Writers: Robert Hossein, Alain Decaux
Languages: French
Countries: France, Germany

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RUNTIME

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At 220 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Hossein, shot by Edmond Richard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michel Magne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Lino Ventura and Michel Bouquet and Jean Carmet carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0084340 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Robert Hossein directs. Edmond Richard behind the camera. Michel Magne scores. Martine Barraqué cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France, Germany. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1At 220 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
244 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.
4Directed by Robert Hossein, shot by Edmond Richard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michel Magne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Martine Barraqué shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lino Ventura and Michel Bouquet and Jean Carmet carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0084340 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.