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Les Misérables

7.2/10

Rating

134 min

Runtime

1998

Release Year

Bille August

Director

Cast

Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Hans Matheson

Quick Synopsis

Set in 19th century France, the story follows Jean Valjean, who is released from prison after serving time for stealing bread to feed his family. After breaking parole, he is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert, a police officer determined to bring him back to justice. As Valjean tries to build a new life, their conflict continues to affect them both deeply. Meanwhile, Valjean becomes involved with a group of students who are preparing for revolutionary uprisings in Paris, placing him at the center of the political unrest of the time.

Detailed Synopsis of Les Misérables

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.

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