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Les Misérables is a 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, directed by Bille August. It stars Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, and Claire Danes. As in the original novel, the storyline follows the adult life of Jean Valjean (Neeson), an ex-convict pursued by police inspector Javert (Rush).
May 1, 1998 · Les Misérables: Directed by Bille August. With Christopher Adamson, Tim Barlow, Timothy Bateson, Veronika Bendová. Valjean, a former criminal, has atoned for his past and now finds himself in the midst of the French Revolution, avoiding a law-obsessed policeman hell-bent on capturing him.
- (43K)
- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Bille August
- 1998-05-01
May 1, 1998 · "Les Miserables'' is like a perfectly respectable Classics Illustrated version of the Victor Hugo novel. It contains the moments of high drama, clearly outlines all the motivations, is easy to follow and lacks only passion. A story filled with outrage and idealism becomes somehow merely picturesque.
After serving a lengthy prison sentence, Jean Valjean (Liam Neeson) turns his life around after an act of kindness opens his eyes, becoming a beloved mayor of a French town.
- (44)
- Bille August
- PG-13
- Liam Neeson
May 1, 1998 · Uma Thurman is Fantine, the vulnerable prostitute who begs Valjean to raise her only child, Cosette (Claire Danes). And Oscar®-winner Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor, Shine, 1996) is an ambitious policeman determined to return Valjean to prison. A truly epic film, Les Misérables is magnificent!
- Bille August
- Liam Neeson
May 1, 1998 · 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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A truly epic film, LES MISERABLES is Magnificent! A compelling and powerful human drama with terrific performances by Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush. MPAA Rating: PG-13 © 1998 Mandalay...
