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Release Date:
1 May 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
The legend comes to life.Plot:
Jean Valjean, a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a police officer named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Secondary Impact (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 18 May 1998)
Impacting The Record Books
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 12 May 1998)
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Not the Book, but an extraordinary film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Christopher Adamson | ... | Bertin | |
| Tim Barlow | ... | Lafitte | |
| Timothy Bateson | ... | Banker | |
| Veronika Bendová | ... | Azelma | |
| David Birkin | ... | Courfeyrac | |
| Reine Brynolfsson | ... | Captain Beauvais | |
| Patsy Byrne | ... | Toussaint | |
| Kathleen Byron | ... | Mother Superior | |
| Václav Chalupa | ... | André | |
| Ian Cregg | ... | Feuilly | |
| Ben Crompton | ... | Grantier | |
| Claire Danes | ... | Cosette | |
| Zdenek David | ... | Peasant (as Zdenék David) | |
| Paola Dionisotti | ... | Forewoman | |
| Edna Doré | ... | Old Woman (as Edna Dore) |
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Rated PG-13 for violence, and for some sexual content.Parents Guide:
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134 min | Argentina:132 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | USA:PG-13 | UK:12Fun Stuff
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The musical version of 'Les Misérables' opened at the Broadway Theater on March 12, 1987 and ran for 6680 performances, making it the third longest running show on Broadway. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Long Live The Republic - after the leaders of the republic are assassinated, the older man in the middle falls to the ground, but not before turning his head to a more comfortable position. moreQuotes:
Jean Valjean: When you're better, I'll find work for you.Fantine: But you don't understand, I'm a whore... and Cosette has no father.
Jean Valjean: She has the Lord. He is her father. And you're his creation. In his eyes, you have never been anyting but an innocent and... beautiful woman.
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If you love the book, then you won't like the movie. You may notice that other people have noted this film as awful and stupid. All of their judgment is based on the fact that the film is not like the book. However, if you will watch the movie for what it is, NOT what the book is, you may find it is a WONDERFUL movie. The soundtrack is beautiful, the acting is great, and the message is heart-warming. I don't remember seeing such a fine drama in all my life. Not to be biased or discriminating, but if you are of the Christian faith, this movie is 10 times better. It is VERY good, even if it's different from the book. It is one of my favorite films.