1998/05/01 (US) | Crime, Drama, History
The legend comes to life.
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.
Bille August
Director
Rafael Yglesias
Screenplay
Liam Neeson
Jean Valjean
Geoffrey Rush
Javert
Uma Thurman
Fantine
Claire Danes
Cosette
Hans Matheson
Marius
Peter Vaughan
Bishop
Reine Brynolfsson
Captain Beauvais
$ 14,000,000
$ 14,096,321
Released
Victor Hugo
Novel
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Anna Asp
Production Design
Leo Davis
Casting
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Peter Grant
Art Direction