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Writers:
John Gay (writer)
Victor Hugo (novel)
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Release Date:
27 December 1978 (USA) more
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Plot:
Jean Valjean, convicted of stealing bread, is hounded for decades by the relentless and cruel policeman Javert. | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination more
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Are Polanski's Defenders in Denial?
 (From Vanity Fair. 28 September 2009, 2:30 PM, PDT)

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USA:150 min
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Continuity: When Valjean releases Javert from the chair he's been tied to, Javerts hands are tied to his side with the rope reaching between his legs. As soon as they are outside, his hands are tied together behind his back. more
Quotes:
Javert: I should have known. The scoundrel joins up with the fools. more
Movie Connections:
Version of Aa mujo: Zempen (1929) more

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Difinitive portrayals of the leading characters, 29 December 2000
Author: GoonerMan from Hampshire, England

This is a great story and for me this is the best screen adaptation of it. Although Geoffrey Rush puts in a decent performance in the newer film release (1998), Anthony Perkins' Javert simply cannot be bettered with his steely, cold personality and determination. Jordon also does well with the Valjean character, emitting a personality of pride and restraint in the face of adversity. The story moves on at a decent pace and provides good characterisation without too much lagging.

Overall this is a fine production and I personally find it vastly superior to the latest film incarnation with Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush where I didn't particularly like either of the portrayals of the leading characters, even though they were well-acted. This version may have the obligatory TV Movie feel to it, but it still manages to rise above its Big-screen counterpart.

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