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Les Misérables (1935) [NR]

Featuring:
Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke

Written by:
Victor Hugo
W.P. Lipscomb

Directed by:
Richard Boleslawski


Release Date:
April 20, 1935

Original Title:
Les Misérables

Alternate Titles:
Именем закона
Отверженные
噫無情 レ・ミゼラブル

Genres:
Drama | History | Romance

Production Companies:
20th Century Pictures

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 12  US: NR 

Runtime: 108

The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !

Overview from TheMovieDB

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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Overview from Open Movies

This is by far the best version of Les Misérables ever made in my opinion and the critics. Charles Laughton makes this movie, but literally every scene and every character add to this amazing film. If you have never seen a Charles Laughton movie this one will get you hooked. His portrayal of Inspector Javert is 2nd to none. He tracks the wanted man Jean Valjean throughout the movie and the twists and turns are so well done even you movie buffs will not see what's coming. The movie takes you through Valjeans life and many crossroads that shape his life. My words don't do this movie justice. This is a must see Drama. The scene with the priest always gets to me, be sure to catch all the dialog. This movie will make you laugh though it is not a comedy. It will make you mad. It will move your heart in a good way. You will become many of the characters as you watch the film. The less you know about the film the better in my opinion which is why my summary is so vague on details. You can only see a movie for the first time once so enjoy it. I know I did. And this is one of those you can see over and over through the years and it always gives you something more.

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Rankings and Honors

Les Misérables (1935) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes 85%
Awards Won: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 1 win & 4 nominations total

Performers

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Production

Art Direction:
Richard Day

Assistant Director:
Eric Stacey

Casting:
Lew Schreiber

Costume Design:
Omar Kiam

Director:
Richard Boleslawski

Director of Photography:
Gregg Toland

Editor:
Barbara McLean

Makeup Artist:
Ray Lopez

Novel:
Victor Hugo

Original Music Composer:
Alfred Newman

Producer:
Darryl F. Zanuck

Sound Engineer:
Roger Heman Sr.
Frank Maher

Wardrobe Designer:
Larry Judge

Writer:
W.P. Lipscomb

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