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Les Misérables

1935 · 108 min

A sweeping, earnest classic that blends social injustice with intimate redemption, moving at a stately pace with moments of tension and heartbreak.

Directed by
Richard Boleslawski
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Starring
Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke
Tagline
The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !
Overview
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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Directed by
Richard Boleslawski
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Starring
Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • justice
  • obsession
  • politics
  • love
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour1
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama, history, romance
Directed by
Richard Boleslawski
Written by
W.P. Lipscomb
Starring
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Music
Alfred Newman
Cinematography
Gregg Toland
Runtime
108 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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