Official poster for Les Misérables (1935)

Les Misérables

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Apr 20, 1935 1h 48mRomanceDramaHistory
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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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Drama86
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Tension42
Wonder38
Action34
Humour30

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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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Apr 20, 1935
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