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Les Misérables 1998 Directed by Bille August

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.

Country USA
Production Countries Germany , United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Crime , Drama , History , Romance
Production Companies Columbia Pictures , Mandalay Entertainment
Budget $14,000,000
Revenue $14,096,321
Release Date 1 May 1998
134 mins
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Liam Neeson Jean Valjean
Uma Thurman Fantine
Claire Danes Cosette
Reine Brynolfsson Captain Beauvais
Tim Barlow Lafitte
Jon Kenny Thénardier
Gillian Hanna La Thénardier
Mimi Newman Cosette as Child
Ian Cregg Feuilly
Lennie James Enjolras
Shane Hervey Gavroche
Julian Rhind-Tutt Bamatabois
Kelly Hunter Mme. Victurien
Toby Jones Doorkeeper
Alex Norton General
Kathleen Byron Mother Superior
Patsy Byrne Toussaint
Ben Crompton Grantier
Edna Doré Old Woman
Tony Vogel Lombard
James Saxon Chabouillet
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