Les Misérables
- Drama
- History
An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set 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.
- Directed by
- Tom Hooper
- Written by
- William Nicholson, Herbert Kretzmer, Alain Boublil
- Based on
- Victor Hugo
Cast
Keywords
- based on novel or book
- robbery
- inspirational
- musical
- wedding
- love triangle
- corpse
- 19th century
- army
- based on play or musical
- love at first sight
- rebellion
- brothel
- prostitution
- historical drama
- falling in love
- convict
- france
- mayor
- barricade
- arrest
- french revolution
- parole
- forced prostitution
- police inspector
- girl disguised as boy
- out of wedlock child
- historical romance
- death of a child
- abusive family
The King's Speech
Cats
The Danish Girl
The Damned United