Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story
“The History of The World's Greatest Story”
Synopsis
From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning blockbuster, Les Misérables has undergone one of the most successful transitions from book to stage to screen. In this new documentary, the scintillating journey of Hugo`s universal story is traced from book to stage to screen with contributions from those who have starred in and helped to create the entertainment phenomenon which has captured a place in everyone`s hearts. Helmed by entertainment and celebrity journalist Neil Sean, this insightful documentary traces the events of the Paris insurrection in 1832 and features excerpts from the restored 1978 Les Misérables lm starring Anthony Perkins alongside interviews with Frances Ruffelle, Hugh Jackman, Nick Jonas, Tom Hooper, Alfie Boe, Amanda Seyfried, Sir Cameron Mackintosh and Anne Hathaway.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2013
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Byron
- Original Title
- Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- A2B Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Byron
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Alan Byron
Director
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Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story about?
From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning blockbuster, Les Misérables has undergone one of the most successful transitions from book to stage to screen. In this new documentary, the scintillating journey of Hugo`s universal story is traced from book to stage to screen with contributions from those who have starred in and helped to create the entertainment phenomenon which has captured a place in everyone`s hearts. Helmed by entertainment and celebrity journalist Neil Sean, this insightful documentary traces the events of the Paris insurrection in 1832 and features excerpts from the restored 1978 Les Misérables lm starring Anthony Perkins alongside interviews with Frances Ruffelle, Hugh Jackman, Nick Jonas, Tom Hooper, Alfie Boe, Amanda Seyfried, Sir Cameron Mackintosh and Anne Hathaway.
Who directed Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story?
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story was directed by Alan Byron.
Who stars in Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story?
The principal cast of Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story includes Cameron Mackintosh, Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga, Frances Ruffelle, Tom Hooper.
When was Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story released and how long is it?
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story?
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).