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.
- Director
- Robert Hossein
- Writers
- Robert Hossein, Alain Decaux
Themesfalsely accusedfrench revolutionmotherly lovepromisewrongful arrest
Cast
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
