Storyline
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.
Top Cast
Fredric March
Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Charles Laughton
Inspector Emile Javert
Cedric Hardwicke
Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Rochelle Hudson
Cosette
Florence Eldridge
Fantine
Frances Drake
Eponine
John Beal
Marius
Jessie Ralph
Madame Magloire
Mary Forbes
Mlle. Baptiseme
Florence Roberts
Toussaint
Jane Kerr
Madame Thenardier
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Thenardier
Charles Haefeli
Brevet
Marilyn Knowlden
Little Cosette (as Marilynne Knowlden)
John Bleifer
Chenildieu
Eily Malyon
Mother Superior
John Carradine
Enjolras
Bess Flowers
Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Greig
Prison Governor at Jean's Release (uncredited)
Kai Schmidt
Lawyer (uncredited)
Richard Boleslawski
W.P. Lipscomb
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