Les Misérables (1934)

7.9/10 • 281 min • Drama History

Overview

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.

Cast

Harry Baur

Jean Valjean / Champmathieu

Florelle

Fantine

Josseline Gaël

Cosette

Jean Servais

Marius Pontmercy

Orane Demazis

Éponine

Charles Dullin

Thénardier

Marguerite Moreno

Mme Thénardier

Charles Vanel

Inspector Javert

Max Dearly

M. Gillenormand

Émile Genevois

Gavroche

Henry Krauss

Monseigneur Myriel

Georges Mauloy

Le président des Assises

Robert Vidalin

Enjolras

Albert Broquin

Chenildieu

Maurice Schutz

Bit Part

Roland Armontel

Félix Tholomiez (uncredited)

Pauline Carton

La soeur de Gillenormand (uncredited)

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