Les Miserables (1952): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Les Miserables is a 1952 adventure drama directed by Lewis Milestone, starring Michael Rennie as Jean Valjean, Robert Newton and Ian Wolfe. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $280,544 worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Les Miserables About?
The premise of Les Miserables without spoilers.
Set in 19th‑century France, the story follows Jean Valjean, imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. After his release he becomes the target of the relentless Inspector Javert. Their obsessive pursuit shapes both men’s destinies, pulling Valjean into the turmoil of the student revolutions that sweep the nation.
Les Miserables Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1810s
- ex convict
- france
- paris france
- based on novel
- male police officer
- police officer
- prologue
- scene during opening credits
- parole
- parole violator
- bread
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- bishop
- prisoner
- convict
- prison
- priest
- ship
- mayor
- factory
- silver
- inspector
- galley slave
- dual role
- canon
- gardner
- fugitive
- death
- witness
- nurse
- lawyer
- hospital
- prostitute
- fainting
- marching band
- businessman
- poverty
- potter
- housekeeper
- hunger
- gong
- courtroom
- sailing ship
- judge
- guilt
- prayer
- manhole
- civil war
- soldier
- battle
Where to Watch Les Miserables
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Les Miserables Cast & Characters
Michael Rennie leads the cast as Jean Valjean, with Robert Newton as Etienne Javert and Ian Wolfe as Presiding Judge (uncredited). Directed by Lewis Milestone; 42 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lewis Milestone
- Michael Rennie as Jean Valjean
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Robert Newton as Etienne Javert -
Ian Wolfe as Presiding Judge (uncredited) -
Cameron Mitchell as Marius
Also Starring in Les Miserables
· 38 more- Rhys Williams Brevet
- James Robertson Justice Robert
- Sylvia Sidney Fantine
- Edmund Gwenn Bishop Courbet
- Elsa Lanchester Madame Magloire
- Florence Bates Madame Bonnet
- Frank Mills Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Olaf Hytten Judge (uncredited)
- Creighton Hale Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Lester Matthews Mentou Sr. (uncredited)
- Mary Forbes Nun (uncredited)
- Al Haskell Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Leon Alton Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Merrill McCormick Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Norma Varden Madame Courbet (uncredited)
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- Robert Adler Valjean's Coachman (uncredited)
- Charles Soldani Gendarme (uncredited)
- John Dierkes Bosun (uncredited)
- George Nardelli Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- James Craven Vero (uncredited)
- Sean McClory Bamtasbois (uncredited)
- Debra Paget Cosette
- George Barrows Gendarme (uncredited)
- Merry Anders Cicely (uncredited)
- George Calliga Barrister (uncredited)
- Joseph Wiseman Genflou
- Tom Ferrandini Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Jimmy Moss Jacques Mentou (uncredited)
- Queenie Leonard Valjean's Maid (uncredited)
- Robert Hyatt Gavroche (uncredited)
- Michael Granger Policeman (uncredited)
- José Portugal Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Victor Wood Prosecutor (uncredited)
- Alex Frazer Silversmith (uncredited)
- John Dodsworth Sergeant (uncredited)
- Paul Stathes Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- June Tripp Mother Superior (uncredited)
Les Miserables Box Office
Les Miserables grossed $280,544 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$280.5K
- International
- $280.5K
Les Miserables Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Die Legion der Verdammten” and “El inspector de hierro”.
- Also known as
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- Die Legion der Verdammten
- El inspector de hierro
- Los miserables
- I Miserabili
- O Implacável
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Les Miserables FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Les Miserables, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Les Miserables?
Les Miserables runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Les Miserables released?
Les Miserables was released on August 14, 1952.
Who directed Les Miserables?
Les Miserables was directed by Lewis Milestone.
More films by Lewis Milestone Who is in the cast of Les Miserables?
Les Miserables stars Michael Rennie as Jean Valjean, Robert Newton as Etienne Javert and Ian Wolfe as Presiding Judge (uncredited), among 42 credited actors.
Where can I watch Les Miserables?
In the US, Les Miserables is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Les Miserables make at the box office?
Les Miserables grossed $280,544 worldwide.
Does Les Miserables have a post-credit scene?
No. Les Miserables has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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