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2000 · 1 season · 4 ep · Drama · War & Politics
TMDB 6.9/10 (106 votes)
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
Created by Josée Dayan
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Cast & creators
Josée DayanCreator
Gérard Depardieuas Jean Valjean
John Malkovichas Javert
Christian Clavieras Thénardier
Asia Argentoas Éponine Thénardier
Charlotte Gainsbourgas Fantine
Jeanne Moreauas Mère Innocente
Veronica Ferresas Madame Thénardier
Virginie Ledoyenas Cosette
Enrico Lo Versoas Marius
Giovanna Mezzogiornoas Soeur Simplice
Vadim Glownaas Fauchelevent
Steffen Winkas Enjolras
Léopoldine Serreas Cosette enfantJJérôme Hardelayas Gavroche