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Les Misérables

Original title: Les misérables
  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 2h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.8K
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Les Misérables (1995)
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A variation on Victor Hugo's classic novel by means of the story of a man whose life is affected by and somewhat duplicated by the Hugo story of the beleaguered Jean Valjean.A variation on Victor Hugo's classic novel by means of the story of a man whose life is affected by and somewhat duplicated by the Hugo story of the beleaguered Jean Valjean.A variation on Victor Hugo's classic novel by means of the story of a man whose life is affected by and somewhat duplicated by the Hugo story of the beleaguered Jean Valjean.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Claude Lelouch
  • Writers
    • Victor Hugo(novel)
    • Claude Lelouch
  • Stars
    • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Michel Boujenah
    • Alessandra Martines
Top credits
  • Director
    • Claude Lelouch
  • Writers
    • Victor Hugo(novel)
    • Claude Lelouch
  • Stars
    • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Michel Boujenah
    • Alessandra Martines
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    • 43User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Philippe Léotard in Les Misérables (1995)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo and Darry Cowl in Les Misérables (1995)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Boujenah, Michaël Cohen, Sylvie Joly, Alessandra Martines, and Micheline Presle in Les Misérables (1995)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Marais in Les Misérables (1995)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo in Les Misérables (1995)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo in Les Misérables (1995)
    Paul Belmondo and Rufus in Les Misérables (1995)
    Salomé Lelouch and Alessandra Martines in Les Misérables (1995)
    Annie Girardot in Les Misérables (1995)

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    Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Henri Fortinas Henri Fortin…
    Michel Boujenah
    Michel Boujenah
    • André Zimanas André Ziman
    Alessandra Martines
    Alessandra Martines
    • Elise Zimanas Elise Ziman
    Salomé Lelouch
    • La fille Zimanas La fille Ziman
    • (as Salome)
    Annie Girardot
    Annie Girardot
    • Thénardière 1942as Thénardière 1942
    Philippe Léotard
    Philippe Léotard
    • Thénardier 1942as Thénardier 1942
    Clémentine Célarié
    • Catherineas Catherine…
    Philippe Khorsand
    Philippe Khorsand
    • Le policieras Le policier…
    Ticky Holgado
    Ticky Holgado
    • Le gentil voyouas Le gentil voyou…
    Rufus
    Rufus
    • Thénardier 1830as Thénardier 1830…
    Nicole Croisille
    • Thénardière 1830as Thénardière 1830…
    William Leymergie
    • Toureiffelas Toureiffel
    Jean Marais
    Jean Marais
    • Mgr Myrielas Mgr Myriel
    Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle
    • La mère supérieureas La mère supérieure…
    Darry Cowl
    Darry Cowl
    • Le bouquinisteas Le bouquiniste…
    Daniel Toscan du Plantier
    Daniel Toscan du Plantier
    • Le comte de Villeneuveas Le comte de Villeneuve
    Antoine Duléry
    Antoine Duléry
    • Le voyou fouas Le voyou fou
    Jacques Gamblin
    Jacques Gamblin
    • Le bedeauas Le bedeau
    • Director
      • Claude Lelouch
    • Writers
      • Victor Hugo(novel)
      • Claude Lelouch
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    • Goofs
      In the scene when Elise Ziman, André Ziman and the other escaping Jews are led to what they believe is the border of Switzerland and the Germans are waiting along the tree line for them. A close up of a German solder wearing a Wehrmacht (army) uniform is shown behind a machine gun. In reality the solders waiting for them would have been Waffen SS. During the war Wehrmacht Units did not have anything to do with rounding up and evacuation of the Jews. This was the job of the SS, SD, Polizei and Gestapo.
    • Quotes

      Henri Fortin: I've got things to say that people would like to hear.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Scarlet Letter/The Celluloid Closet/Jade/Blue in the Face/Les Miserables (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Misérables
      Music by Francis Lai

      Lyrics by Didier Barbelivien

      Performed by Patricia Kaas

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Superior Rendering of the Hugo Classic
    Carried on the winds of fate, injustice often settles upon the poor and downtrodden, whose only link to salvation may lie in the truth they carry in their hearts and the manifested courage of their convictions. And sometimes that quest for justice and truth must be mounted against all odds, as in this 1995 version of `Les Miserables,' written for the screen and directed by Claude Lelouch. An imaginative retelling of the Hugo classic, Lelouch updates the story to the Twentieth Century, beginning with the stroke of midnight that ushers in the New Era. It's an inauspicious beginning of a new year for Henri Fortin (Jean-Paul Belmondo), however, as he becomes a victim of circumstance and is convicted of a crime he did not commit. As he goes off to prison, he leaves behind a wife and a young son (also named Henri), who must fend for themselves as best they can. It leads to a miserable existence for all concerned, but steels the young Henri for what is yet to come, and he quickly learns that when things seemingly cannot get any worse, they not only can, but do.

    Ultimately, this becomes the story of the young Henri, whom we next encounter at the end of World War I. Now a boxer, he is soon to become a contender. By 1931, however (when we next meet him), that part of his life is behind him as well, and he has become a furniture mover; and with his own truck, he is able to at least make a passable living. But at this point, we are introduced to Andre Ziman (Michel Boujenah) who has just met the soon-to-be Mme Ziman (Alessandra Martines), who by the beginning of the Second World War are destined, along with their young daughter, Salome (Salome), to become an integral part of Henri's (also played by Jean-Paul Belmondo) life.

    Henri, like his father, is illiterate; and when circumstances bring him together with the Ziman's, he is inadvertently introduced to Hugo's novel, and soon begins to realize how his own life parallels that of, initially, Cosette, and later-- and most significantly-- Jean Valjean. When they end up taking a journey together, Henri implores Ziman to read the story to him as they travel. And it's as if in the words of Hugo and the life of Jean Valjean, Henri discovers within himself all that is good and worthwhile.

    Lelouch has crafted and delivered a poignant version of the familiar tale of injustice and perseverance that borders on the profound. By interspersing scenes of the Hugo story as they are being read to Henri (in which Belmondo is Jean Valjean), we see the parallels being drawn even as they become clear to Henri. The film is fraught with irony and succinctly captures the essence of Hugo's novel; it's as if Lelouch had been possessed of Hugo's spirit when he wrote the screenplay, as well as later when he brought his vision to fruition, the finished product of which has to rank among the best interpretations of the story ever.

    The supporting cast includes Annie Girardot (Farmer's Wife), Philippe Leotard (Farmer), Clementine Celarie (Mme Fortin), Philippe Khorsand (Javert), Nicole Croisille (Thenardiere), Rufus (Thenardier), William Leymergie (Toureiffel) and Micheline Presle (Mother Superior). An emotionally engaging, riveting drama that will sweep you up and carry you away, `Les Miserables' is a tale of dignity and courage, and of what it takes to overcome betrayal and injustice. But even more than that, it's a study of morality; of right against wrong and of good that in the end must triumph over evil. A superior cinematic rendering of the classic story, this film-- especially for those to who love the novel-- is not to be missed. I rate this one 10/10.
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    • Apr 25, 2001

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Les Miserables
    • Filming locations
      • Frémécourt, Val-d'Oise, France
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • Les Films 13
      • TF1
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $740,048
    • Gross worldwide
      • $740,048
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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