Les Miserables
Crime, Drama, Romance
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment  (1998) 134 mins PG-13

7.2 (9,834 votes)
Victor Hugo's stirring novel of redemption and revolution is brought to life by the artistry of director Bille August and his brilliant cast. An emotional epic studded with Oscar-worthy performances.

Liam Neeson stars as Jean Valjean, a heartless convict who is transformed by a single act of mercy. Uma Thurman is Fantine, the vulnerable prostitute who begs Valjean to raise her only child, Cosette (Claire Danes). And Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush is an ambitious policeman determined to return Valjean to prison....

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Cast and Crew
Christopher Adamson  ......  Bertin
Tim Barlow  ......  Lafitte
Timothy Bateson  ......  Banker
Veronika Bendová  ......  Azelma
David Birkin  ......  Courfeyrac
Reine Brynolfsson  ......  Captain Beauvais
Director  .....  Bille August
Producer  .....  James Gorman; Sarah Radclyffe
Writer  .....  Victor Hugo; Rafael Yglesias
Notes
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): The character of GRANTAIRE is listed in the credits as GRANTIER. (more)

Filming Locations:
Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic (more)

Quotes:
Javert: John Vel John. I KNEW IT! (more)

Awards:
1 nomination (more)