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.
Cast
- Fredric March as Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
- Charles Laughton as Inspector Emile Javert
- Cedric Hardwicke as Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Rochelle Hudson as Cosette
- Florence Eldridge as Fantine
- Frances Drake as Eponine
- John Beal as Marius
- Jessie Ralph as Madame Magloire
- Mary Forbes as Mlle. Baptiseme
- Florence Roberts as Toussaint