Les Miserables

1935, Drama, 1h 48m

13 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

This acclaimed version of the classic Victor Hugo tale follows the life of Jean Valjean (Fredric March), a former convict who was imprisoned for stealing bread for his sister's family. After years in jail, Valjean attempts to readjust to life as a free man, but he finds that many are not forgiving of his past, particularly the obsessive Inspector Javert (Charles Laughton). Perpetually on the run, Valjean finds comfort in the chaos by caring for the young peasant girl Cosette (Rochelle Hudson).
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Richard Boleslawski
  • Producer:
    Darryl F Zanuck
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    United Artists

Cast & Crew

Fredric March
Jean Valjean, Champmathieu
Charles Laughton
Inspector Javert
Cedric Hardwicke
Bishop Bienvenu
Rochelle Hudson
Cosette
Marilyn Knowlden
Little Cosette
Frances Drake
Eponine
John Beal
Marius
Jessie Ralph
Madame Magloire
Florence Eldridge
Fantine
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Thenardier
Eily Malyon
Mother Superior
Vernon Downing
Brissac
Lyons Wickland
La Marque
John Carradine
Enjolras
Charles Haefeli
Brevet
Leonid Kinskey
Genflou
Richard Boleslawski
Director
Darryl F Zanuck
Producer
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Critic Reviews for Les Miserables

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Audience Reviews for Les Miserables

  • Jul 05, 2018
    A fairly decent production of the popular cautionary tale, carried by Fredric March in nearly typical Hollywood fashion ... until Charles Laughton's version of policeman Javett commands the screen with Terminator-like presence. He's the reason to see this.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Jan 27, 2012
    The reason to watch is Charles Laughton. The rest of the production suffers from a lack of emotion. Is it the result of the era's creaky soundtrack.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Dec 12, 2009
    The Original version of Les Miserables was not bad though the remakewith Gèrard Depardieu was alot better.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
  • Sep 09, 2006
    a wonderful retlling with the chemistry of march and laughton stealing the show
    julia G Super Reviewer
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