Les Misérables (1998)
The legend comes to life.
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Director: Bille August
Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: May 1, 1998
Cast
- Liam Neeson - Jean Valjean
- Geoffrey Rush - Javert
- Uma Thurman - Fantine
- Claire Danes - Cosette
- Hans Matheson - Marius
- Peter Vaughan - Bishop
- Reine Brynolfsson - Captain Beauvais
- Tim Barlow - Lafitte
- Jon Kenny - Thénardier
- Gillian Hanna - La Thénardier
Screenplay
- Rafael Yglesias (Screenplay)
- Victor Hugo (Novel)
Music: Basil Poledouris
Cinematography: Jörgen Persson
Editing: Janus Billeskov Jansen
Production: Mandalay Entertainment
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Brutal Prison Drama, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
prisoner, paris, france, based on novel or book, falsely accused, blackmail, french revolution, motherly love, 19th century, altruism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Misérables about?
- In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
- Who directed Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables was directed by Bille August.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Hans Matheson, Peter Vaughan.
- How long is Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables is a Crime, Drama, History, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables had a budget of $14M.
- How much did Les Misérables gross?
- Les Misérables grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was Les Misérables produced?
- Les Misérables was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Les Misérables?
- The themes of Les Misérables include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Brutal Prison Drama, Epic Historical Stories.