Les misérables (DVD - 1958 French version). [videorecording] / Pathé Consortium Cinéma présente ; un film Pathé ; une co-production franco-italienne, Societé Nouvelle Pathé-Cinéma, P.A.C., Serena Films, en asociation, DEFA ; un film de Jean-Paul le Chanois ; adaptation cinématographique, dialogues additionels de René Barjavel et Jean-Paul le Chanoise ; réalisation de Jean-Paul le Chanoise.
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1958. Jean Gabin, Danièle Delorme, Bernard Blier, Serge Reggiani, Bourvil. Narrator, Jean Topart.
Summary:
Jean Valjean is paroled after serving 19 years in prison for stealing some bread. He tries to steal silverware from a missionary, but is set straight by a bishop. Nine years later, Valjean is now a wealthy industrialist and mayor. He eventually befriends Fantine, a single mother turned prostitute and risks all when he helps her after she's nearly arrested by police officer Javert. Javert was a guard at the prison Valjean was in and is suspicious that the mayor and Valjean are the same person.
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