Les Misérables poster
Director Bille August
Screenplay Rafael Yglesias

Les Misérables

Tagline: The legend comes to life.

Release Date: 1998-05-01

Duration: 134 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Liam Neeson
    Jean Valjean
  • Uma Thurman
    Fantine
  • Claire Danes
    Cosette
  • Geoffrey Rush
    Javert
  • Peter Vaughan
    Bishop
  • Toby Jones
    Doorkeeper
  • Lennie James
    Enjolras
  • Julian Rhind-Tutt
    Bamatabois
  • Hans Matheson
    Marius
  • Kelly Hunter
    Mme. Victurien