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:

The Dream Lives This Christmas

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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:

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, 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

Coincidentally, Anne Hathaway sang with Hugh Jackman at the Academy Awards (twice). The second time, Hathaway was hosting and sang 'On My Own' to Jackman because Jackman refused to sing with her. Later, Jackman was cast in this movie and he suggested Hathaway as Fantine. She was later cast.

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Goofs

During the final scene, the sky changes between shots from being cloudy to having few or no clouds.

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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

Version of Les Miserables (1952)

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Soundtracks

"A Heart Full of Love"
Written by Herbert Kretzmer, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Alain Boublil
Performed by Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne and Samantha Barks

User Reviews

Magnificent Live-Production Captured On Film!

What an innovative film!

Contrary to one of the reviews which canned everything about the movie from the plot to the actors' singing voices to camera angles (by someone who, to me, is obviously not familiar with the live theater productions of this musical nor it appears the he has ever been to any), I find this movie version is a a state-of-the-art capture of one the world's great musicals for the cinema screens!

The live singing is superb, showing the fragility (and flaws) of every performer ... and that's what a live-performance is all about! This movie captured a live theater production on screen for all cinema goers who never had the chance to enjoy a live theater production!

Kudos to everyone involved! A must-see for all! And a must-buy for those who wish to have a copy of this masterpiece for a keepsake!