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Les Miserables (1978) (TV)

Les Miserables is a 1978, made for television, film adaption of Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Miserables' directed by Glenn Jordan. It stars Anthony Perkins, Richard Jordan, Claude Dauphin, Cyril Cusack, Christopher Guest, Angela Pleasance, Flora Robson, Caroline Langrishe, Celia Johnson, Ian Holm and John Gielgud.

Synopsis

Jean Valjean (Richard Jordan), a handsome young woodcutter, is arrested for stealing a loaf of bread he took to feed his sister and her starving children. Sentenced to nine years in the harsh Toulon prison, Javert (Anthony Perkins), the ice-cold inspector of prisoners, relentlessly persecutes Valjean, determined to keep him imprisoned for life.

Hardened by the long years of cruel, unjust treatment Valjean escapes his captors and at first faces his freedom with an urge for revenge. But a saintly bishop gives him the wealth he came to steal, on the condition that he use it to lead a decent life. Alas, Valjean is not left alone to pursue his goal. Inspector Javert, the official most responsible for Valjean's brutal treatment in prison, reappears in his life, dedicated to arrest and gaol him forever.

Cast

Richard Jordan- Jean Valjean Anthony Perkins- Inspector Javert Cyril Cusack- Fauchelevent Claude Dauphin- Bishop Myriel John Gieldud- Gillernormand Celia Johnson- Sister Simplice Ian Holm- Thenardier Flora Robson- The Prioress Christopher Guard- Marius Caroline Langrishe- Cosette Angela Pleasance- Fantine