Les Misérables
“"Dante Made a Hell with Poetry "I Have Tried to Make One with Reality" said Victor Hugo of his life's work”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Lloyd, Marc Robbins, Victor Hugo
- Original Title
- Les Misérables
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd, Marc Robbins, Victor Hugo
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Misérables
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What is Les Misérables about?
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.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
The principal cast of Les Misérables includes William Farnum, George Moss, Hardee Kirkland, Gretchen Hartman, Kittens Reichert.
When was Les Misérables released and how long is it?
Les Misérables was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Les Misérables based on a book or true story?
Les Misérables is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Les Misérables?
Les Misérables holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).