Episode #1.2 

After revealing his true identity to save an innocent man, Jean Valjean is on the run from Javert and the law. Along the way he rescues Fantine's daughter Cosette from a live of misery with... See full summary »

Director:

Josée Dayan

Writers:

Didier Decoin, Victor Hugo (novel)

Stars:

Gérard Depardieu, Christian Clavier, John Malkovich

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Gérard Depardieu	...	Jean Valjean
Christian Clavier	...	Thénardier
John Malkovich	...	Javert
Virginie Ledoyen	...	Cosette
Enrico Lo Verso	...	Marius
Charlotte Gainsbourg	...	Fantine
Asia Argento	...	Éponine Thénardier
Veronica Ferres	...	Madame Thénardier
Jeanne Moreau	...	Mère Innocente
Giovanna Mezzogiorno	...	Soeur Simplice
Vadim Glowna	...	Fauchelevent
Steffen Wink	...	Enjolras
Léopoldine Serre	...	Cosette enfant
Jérôme Hardelay	...	Gavroche
Michel Duchaussoy	...	Gillenormand (credit only)

Storyline

After revealing his true identity to save an innocent man, Jean Valjean is on the run from Javert and the law. Along the way he rescues Fantine's daughter Cosette from a live of misery with the family that was supposed to look after her, the Thénardiers. They find sanctuary at a Paris convent, where Cossette studies to become a nun and Valjean works in the garden. However, after ten years Cosette desires to venture out beyond the walls of the convent.

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Did You Know?

Goofs

When Valjean reaches Paris with young Cosette, Gavroche looks older than her, but after Cosette grew up and left Petit Picpus, Gavroche is still the same age as before, thus looking younger than her now.

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

11 September 2000 (France)

Company Credits

Production Co:

TF1, GMT Productions, Taurus Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color