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Les Misérables (1935)

Les Misérables (1935)

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

Release Date: 1935, April 20
Directors: Richard Boleslawski
Countries: United States of America
Production: 20th Century Pictures
Cast: Cedric Hardwicke, John Carradine, Frank Hagney, Everett Brown, Bess Flowers, Leonid Kinskey, Olaf Hytten, Philo McCullough, Al Ferguson, Harry Semels, Charles Laughton, Stanley Blystone

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.

Keywords:

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