Les Misérables
Series Overview
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
90 min per episode
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Mon, Sep 4, 2000
Josée DayanLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Les Miserables (2000) in 6 Minutes
Type: Clip • Published 2007-11-16
Cast & Creators
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Gérard Depardieu
Jean Valjean
John Malkovich
Javert
Christian Clavier
Thénardier
Asia Argento
Éponine Thénardier
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Fantine
Jeanne Moreau
Mère Innocente
Veronica Ferres
Madame Thénardier
Virginie Ledoyen
Cosette
Enrico Lo Verso
Marius
Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Soeur Simplice
Vadim Glowna
Fauchelevent
Steffen Wink
Enjolras
Léopoldine Serre
Cosette enfant
Jérôme Hardelay
Gavroche
Michel Duchaussoy
Gillenormand
Otto Sander
Monseigneur Bienvenu
Christopher Thompson
Courfeyrac
Josiane Stoléru
Baptistine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josée Dayan
Victor Hugo
Jean-Claude Petit
Willy Stassen
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte, Adeline Yoyotte
Gérard Depardieu
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Depardieu
Producer
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Editor
Jean-Claude Petit
Original Music Composer
Jean-Philippe Abril
Costume Design
Willy Stassen
Director of Photography
Richard Cunin
Production Design
Adeline Yoyotte
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Les Misérables about?
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
How many seasons does Les Misérables have?
Les Misérables comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
Key cast members in Les Misérables include Gérard Depardieu, John Malkovich, Christian Clavier, Asia Argento, Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Who created or directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was developed and directed by Josée Dayan.