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Les Miserables

R2h 55m1995Claude Lelouch
IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 81%
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"In a time of chaos, in a world of change, he was moved by a book he could not read to become a hero he never imagined."

In WWII France, poor and illiterate Henri Fortin is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables and begins to see parallels between the book and his own life.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Les Miserables (1995) about?

In WWII France, poor and illiterate Henri Fortin is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables and begins to see parallels between the book and his own life.

Who stars in Les Miserables?

Les Miserables stars Jean-Paul Belmondo (Henri Fortin / Jean Valjean), Michel Boujenah (André Ziman), Alessandra Martines (Elise Ziman), Salomé Lelouch (La fille Ziman), Annie Girardot (Thénardière 1942). The film was directed by Claude Lelouch.

How long is Les Miserables?

Les Miserables has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is Les Miserables worth watching?

Les Miserables holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, History, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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