Quick Facts
DirectorBille August
Runtime2h 14m · PG-13
GenresCrime · Drama · History · Romance
Release1998-05-01
Film
Les Misérables
1998· PG-13· 2h 14m· Crime· Drama· History· Romance
“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.
1998-05-01
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Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorBille August
ScreenplayRafael Yglesias
ProducerJames Gorman
Director of PhotographyJörgen Persson
Original Music ComposerBasil Poledouris
EditorJanus Billeskov Jansen
Full cast & crew (29 cast · 15 crew)
Details
Released1998-05-01
Runtime2h 14m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosMandalay Entertainment
Budget$14M
Box office$14M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesGermany · United Kingdom · United States of America
Rating7.2/10 · 691 votes
Original languageen
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