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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.
Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.
For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.
Director: Robert Hossein
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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.
Lino Ventura
Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu
Michel Bouquet
Inspector Javert
Jean Carmet
Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil
Évelyne Bouix
Fantine, Cosette's mother
Françoise Seigner
The Thénardier, innkeeper's wife
Christiane Jean
Cosette
Roger Hanin
Innkeeper
Candice Patou
Éponine Thénardier
Corinne Dacla
Azelma Thénardier
Franck Cabot-David
Marius Pontmercy
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