Les Misérables

Les Misérables (1935)

1935-04-20 · 108 min · Rating 7.10/10 (56 votes)

The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !

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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