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Les Miserables (1978): Cast

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Les Miserables is a 1978 drama directed by Atef Salem, starring Farid Shawqy, Layla Olwy and Hamdy Youssef. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Les Miserables (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Atef Salem
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Les Miserables About?

The premise of Les Miserables without spoilers.

Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, a destitute man is imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. After years of hard labor he escapes, adopts a new identity and builds a considerable fortune. Despite his success, society continues to look down on him, unable to forget the humble origins that once condemned him.

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Cast & crew

Les Miserables Cast

Farid Shawqy leads the cast, with Layla Olwy and Hamdy Youssef. Directed by Atef Salem; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Atef Salem

More films directed by Atef Salem: Toot Toot, The Lost, Black Tiger and El-Arafa.

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FAQ

Les Miserables FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Les Miserables, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Les Miserables?

Les Miserables runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Les Miserables released?

Les Miserables was released on May 14, 1978.

Who directed Les Miserables?

Les Miserables was directed by Atef Salem.

More films by Atef Salem

Who is in the cast of Les Miserables?

Les Miserables stars Farid Shawqy, Layla Olwy and Hamdy Youssef, among 11 credited actors.

Does Les Miserables have a post-credit scene?

No. Les Miserables has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Les Miserables in?

The original language of Les Miserables is Arabic.

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