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Les Misérables (1998)

PG-13  |   |  Crime, Drama, History  |  1 May 1998 (USA)
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Jean Valjean, a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a police officer named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the ... See full summary »

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Mother Superior
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Paola Dionisotti ...
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Old Woman (as Edna Dore)
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Jean Valjean, a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a police officer named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France. Written by Tim Kearns <tskearns@aol.com>

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Rated PG-13 for violence, and for some sexual content | See all certifications »

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Opening Weekend:

$5,011,840 (USA) (1 May 1998)

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£243,307 (UK) (27 November 1998)
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This version concentrates on the story of Valjean and Javert, with less emphasis on the romance between Cosette and Marius. Thénardier, a key character in the novel, appears in just one scene; his daughter, Eponine, is only seen in the background. Many fans of the musical version bemoaned the loss of Eponine and her love triangle with Marius and Cosette. See more »

Goofs

During the revolution, several shots show the Saint Vitus Cathedral in Prague. See more »

Quotes

Javert: This week was the same as last, every night?
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Informer: I haven't caught the gun supply, Inspector, I've caught pneumonia.
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Not the Book, but an extraordinary film
14 August 2003 | by (Kentucky, U.S.) – See all my reviews

If you love the book, then you won't like the movie. You may notice that other people have noted this film as awful and stupid. All of their judgment is based on the fact that the film is not like the book. However, if you will watch the movie for what it is, NOT what the book is, you may find it is a WONDERFUL movie. The soundtrack is beautiful, the acting is great, and the message is heart-warming. I don't remember seeing such a fine drama in all my life. Not to be biased or discriminating, but if you are of the Christian faith, this movie is 10 times better. It is VERY good, even if it's different from the book. It is one of my favorite films.


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