Les Misérables (1982): Cast
Les Misérables is a 1982 historical drama directed by Robert Hossein, starring Jacques Brécourt as Cochepaille, convict, Lino Ventura and Michel Bouquet. It runs 3 hours 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 40m (220 min)
- Director
- Robert Hossein
- Original language
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French - Studio
- G.E.F.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Les Misérables About?
The premise of Les Misérables without spoilers.
Set in 19th‑century France, former convict Jean Valjean, jailed for stealing bread, is forced to escape the dogged Inspector Javert. Their relentless chase shapes both of their fates, drawing Valjean into the fervor of the era’s student uprisings and the wider struggle for freedom.
Les Misérables Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- paris france
- cosette
- straight
- redemption
- orphan
- nostalgic
- melodrama
- inspection
- innocence
- harassment
- france
- ex convict
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- assumed identity
- death of child
- based on novel
Les Misérables Cast & Characters
Jacques Brécourt leads the cast as Cochepaille, convict, with Lino Ventura as Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu and Michel Bouquet as Inspector Javert. Directed by Robert Hossein; 86 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Hossein
- Jacques Brécourt as Cochepaille, convict
- Lino Ventura as Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu
- Michel Bouquet as Inspector Javert
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Denis Lavant as Montparnasse
Also Starring in Les Misérables
· 82 more- Dominique Zardi Chenildieu, convict at the trial of Champmathieu
- Robert Dalban Coachman
- Henri Attal Server in Saint-Cloud (uncredited)
- Jean Carmet Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil
- Paul Préboist Fauchelevent, injured man
- Louis Seigner Monsignor Bienvenu Myriel, Bishop of Digne
- Roger Hanin Innkeeper
- Max Montavon Factory guardian (uncredited)
- Françoise Seigner The Thénardier, innkeeper's wife
- Fernand Ledoux Mr. Gillenormand, uncle of Marius Pontmercy
- Héléna Manson Landlady of the house Corbeau
- Dominique Davray Mother Magnon
- Yvette Etiévant La Bréjon, landlady of N.D. de Lorette (uncredited)
- Paul Pavel Man with a cart (uncredited)
- Hubert Noël Lafayette
- Jean-Roger Caussimon Delegate (uncredited)
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- Robin Renucci Courfeyrac
- Christophe Odent Bahorel
- Alain Nobis Second sewer policeman
- Georges Lycan Guelemère
- Emmanuel Curtil Gavroche, young son of Thénardier
- René Morard Deruche
- Évelyne Bouix Fantine, Cosette's mother
- André Dumas Town hall employee
- Armand Mestral General advocate
- Mado Maurin Toussaint, Cosette's maid, rue Plumet (uncredited)
- Jean-Marie Proslier Senator (uncredited)
- Bernard Dumaine Mirat
- Christian Benedetti Combeferre
- Arlette Thomas Sister Fantine from the hospital
- Guy Di Rigo Barricade officer (uncredited)
- Aline Bertrand Mrs. Magloire, servant of Bishop Myriel
- Rose Thiéry Factory forewoman
- Christiane Jean Cosette
- Luc Delhumeau Town hall bailiff (uncredited)
- Corinne Dacla Azelma Thénardier
- Jean-René Gossart Claquessous
- Patrice Melennec
- Eugène Berthier Man with the cart (uncredited)
- Jacques Riberolles Baker (uncredited)
- Denise Chalem Noémie
- Robert Bazil First sewer policeman
- Jean-Pierre Bernard Champmathieu's lawyer
- Franck Cabot-David Marius Pontmercy
- Denise Bailly Old lady of the church (uncredited)
- Marcel Champel Bahet
- Nathalie Nerval Gillenormand's daughter
- Serge Malik Bréjon son
- Nicolas Hossein Groomsman
- Yaseen Khan Mr. Gillenormand's servant (uncredited)
- Candice Patou Éponine Thénardier
- Claude Laugier Father at the patio door of the house (uncredited)
- Madeleine Bouchez Miss Baptistine
- Olivier Proust Gendarme
- Jean-Marie Bernicat General's deputy
- André Chanal General
- Mario Luraschi The black rider
- Gérard Loreau Man with a cart (uncredited)
- Louise Busson La Provençale (uncredited)
- Hervé Furic Enjolras
- Alexandre Tamar Grantaire
- Viviane Elbaz Sister Simplice
- Martine Pascal Mother superior of the priory
- Jacques Blal Gervais, little Savoyard chimney sweep
- René Dupré President of the tribunal
- Bernard Salvage Brother of the Christian school
- Pierre Nègre Pontmercy (uncredited)
- André Obadia Prison guard (uncredited)
- Michel Weinstadt Fameuil (uncredited)
- Tony Joudrier Bossuet
- Valentine Bordelet Cosette child
- Agathe Ladner Éponine Thénardier child
- Catherine Di Rigo Azelma Thénardier child
- Jacques Bretonnière Mr. Gillenormand's doorman
- Jacques Brucher Gendarme
- Bernard Fatacki Bréjon
- Guillaume Lagorce Little Pierre
- Claude Lancelot Bamatabois, bourgeois
- Raymond Studer Drevet, convict at the trial of Champmathieu
- Johnny David Blachevelle (uncredited)
- Béatrice Halimi Favourite (uncredited)
- Valérie Rojan Zéphine (uncredited)
Les Misérables Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “De Verdoemden” and “Die Legion der Verdammten”.
- Also known as
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- De Verdoemden
- Die Legion der Verdammten
- I miserabili
- Bídníci
- Знедолені
- Отверженные
- レ・ミゼラブル
- 레 미제라블
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Les Misérables FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Les Misérables, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Les Misérables?
Les Misérables runs 3 hours 40 minutes (220 minutes).
When was Les Misérables released?
Les Misérables was released on October 20, 1982.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Robert Hossein.
More films by Robert Hossein Who is in the cast of Les Misérables?
Les Misérables stars Jacques Brécourt as Cochepaille, convict, Lino Ventura as Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu and Michel Bouquet as Inspector Javert, among 86 credited actors.
Does Les Misérables have a post-credit scene?
No. Les Misérables has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Les Misérables in?
The original language of Les Misérables is French.
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