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.

Liam Neeson
Jean Valjean

Geoffrey Rush
Javert

Uma Thurman
Fantine

Claire Danes
Cosette

Hans Matheson
Marius

Peter Vaughan
Bishop

Reine Brynolfsson
Captain Beauvais

Tim Barlow
Lafitte
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Release Date
May 1, 1998
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Crime, Drama, History, Romance
Director