Les Misérables (2000)
Les Misérables is a 2000 French-language drama series created by Josée Dayan. It stars Gérard Depardieu, John Malkovich and Christian Clavier.
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
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What is Les Misérables about?
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
When was Les Misérables released?
Les Misérables was released on 4 September 2000.
How many episodes does Les Misérables have?
Les Misérables has 4 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was created by Josée Dayan.
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu as Jean Valjean
- John Malkovich as Javert
- Christian Clavier as Thénardier
- Asia Argento as Éponine Thénardier
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Fantine
- Jeanne Moreau as Mère Innocente
- Veronica Ferres as Madame Thénardier
- Virginie Ledoyen as Cosette
- Enrico Lo Verso as Marius
- Giovanna Mezzogiorno as Soeur Simplice
- Vadim Glowna as Fauchelevent
- Steffen Wink as Enjolras