Les misérables / a Lookout Point and BBC Studios production for BBC ; co-produced with Masterpiece ; produced by Chris Carey ; written by Andrew Davies ; directed by Tom Shankland.
Publisher:
PBS,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
2 videodiscs (371 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Contained in (work): Masterpiece theatre (Television program)
Notes:
Title from container. Originally broadcast as a television mini-series on the PBS Network as episode of Masterpiece in 2018-2019. Adapted from the Victor Hugo novel. Bonus features: Les misérables: an introduction; The Battle of Waterloo; The look of Les misérables; Behind the barricade. Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins, Adeel Akhtar, Josh O'Connor, Ellie Bamber, Erin Kellyman, Joseph Quinn, Enzo Cilenti, Turlough Convery, Ron Cook, Alan David, Johnny Flynn, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Kathryn Hunter, Archie Madekwe, Donald Sumpter, David Bradley, Olivia Colman, Derek Jacobi.
Summary:
Against the backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest, this is the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict unable to escape his past life. His future is threatened by his nemesis, the chilling prison guard Javert, who is determined to bring him to justice. As revolution ignites on the streets of Paris, Jean Valjean begins an epic journey towards self-acceptance, redemption, and love.
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