Movie · 1978
Les Misérables
“A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.”
Released 27 December 1978 150 min Drama / History / Romance / TV Movie More from 1978 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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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How old were they?
Flora Robson
as the Prioress
Claude Dauphin
as Bishop Myriel
John Gielgud
as Gillenormand
Celia Johnson
as Sister Simplice
Cyril Cusack
as Fauchlevent
Joyce Redman
as Magliore
William Squire
as Magistrate
Ian Holm
as Thénardier
David Swift
as Troufiat
Anthony Perkins
as Javert
Caroline Blakiston
as Mme Thénardier
Richard Jordan
as Jean Valjean
Kenneth Colley
as Police Prefect
Angela Pleasence
as Fantine
Dave Hill
as Chenildieu
Christopher Guard
as Marius
Caroline Langrishe
as Cosette
Timothy Morand
as Enjolras
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The numbers
56years between the oldest and youngest billed
76Flora Robson — oldest on the call sheet
20Caroline Langrishe — youngest billed
51average age of the credited cast