Les Misérables (2012)

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

Director:

Tom Hooper

Writers:

William Nicholson (screenplay), Alain Boublil (screenplay),

Stars:

Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway

Won 3 Oscars. Another 44 wins & 96 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hugh Jackman	...	Jean Valjean
Russell Crowe	...	Javert
Anne Hathaway	...	Fantine
Amanda Seyfried	...	Cosette
Sacha Baron Cohen	...	Thénardier
Helena Bonham Carter	...	Madame Thénardier
Eddie Redmayne	...	Marius
Aaron Tveit	...	Enjolras
Samantha Barks	...	Éponine
Daniel Huttlestone	...	Gavroche
Cavin Cornwall	...	Convict 1
Josef Altin	...	Convict 2
Dave Hawley	...	Convict 3
Adam Jones	...	Convict 4
John Barr	...	Convict 5

Storyline

Jean Valjean, known as Prisoner 24601, is released from prison and breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of the persistent Inspector Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion.

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Plot Keywords:

rebellion | barricade | student | france | parole | 

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Taglines:

Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.

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Genres:

Drama | Musical | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Les Miz

Filming Locations:

Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$61,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$27,281,735 (USA) (28 December 2012)

Gross:

$148,775,460 (USA) (29 March 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

158 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many extras in the film are either West End stars or have been in various productions of the stage version of Les Misérables, including Kerry Ellis, Hadley Fraser, Katie Hall, Dianne Pilkington, Nancy Sullivan, Gina Beck, Robyn North, Fra Fee, Alistair Brammer, Killian Donnelly, Linzi Hateley, Caroline Sheen, Katy Secombe, Christopher Key, Gemma Wardle and Alexia Khadime.

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Goofs

When Jean Valjean is telling Cosette that her mother died, before he kneels, he takes his hat off. In the shots facing Cosette he has no hat, but shots facing Valjean show him wearing a hat.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jean Valjean: Look down, look down, don't look them in the eye.
Chain Gang: Look down, look down, you're here until you die.

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Crazy Credits

The film opens without any opening credits. The title of the film is stated just before the closing credits.

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Connections

Spoofed in Mad: Les the Miz/The Lex Factor (2013)

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Soundtracks

"The Bargain"
Written by Herbert Kretzmer
Performed by Hugh Jackman and Isabelle Allen

User Reviews

Woww

As a fan of the musical, I had not to be disappointed with this adaptation and I wasn't! I had the opportunity of watching it at the premiere in Leicester Square in London, with all the huge actors, the director, musical creator's, etc.

It was really exciting, the actors sing better than I expected, and all the photography added to the musical perfectly complete it for an unforgettable experience.

I can't tell anything bad. Anne Hathaway is very good, as well as Sacha Baron Cohen or Hugh Jackman. The musical is fantastic. The movie: terrific!