Les Misérables

1934 4h 41m FR

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7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 55

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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

Harry Baur
Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Paul Azaïs
Grantaire
Florelle
Fantine
Josseline Gaël
Cosette
Jean Servais
Marius Pontmercy
Orane Demazis
Éponine
Charles Dullin
Thénardier
Marguerite Moreno
Mme Thénardier

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Raymond Bernard
Writers: André Lang, Raymond Bernard
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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At 281 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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92 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Raymond Bernard, shot by Jules Kruger. 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 Arthur Honegger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Harry Baur and Paul Azaïs and Florelle carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0025509 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Raymond Bernard directs. Jules Kruger behind the camera. Arthur Honegger scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 281 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
292 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Raymond Bernard, shot by Jules Kruger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Arthur Honegger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Harry Baur and Paul Azaïs and Florelle carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0025509 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Released under 10 different titles around the world.