Les Misérables 45 years old

A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.

Les Misérables

Jean Valjean, convicted of stealing bread, is hounded for decades by the relentless and cruel policeman Javert.

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Les Misérables Cast

Name Character
Ian Holm He was 47, now 93 years old as Thénardier
Claude Dauphin He was 75, 75 years old when he died as Myriel
Anthony Perkins He was 46, 60 years old when he died as Javert
John Gielgud He was 74, 96 years old when he died as Gillenormand
Celia Johnson She was 70, 73 years old when she died as Sister Simplice
Caroline Langrishe She was 20, now 66 years old as Cosette
Richard Jordan He was 41, 56 years old when he died as Jean Valjean
Dexter Fletcher He was 12, now 58 years old as Gavroche
Michael Sheard He was 40, 67 years old when he died as Commissary
Christopher Guard He was 25, now 70 years old as Marius
Caroline Blakiston She was 45, now 91 years old as Mme Thénardier
Angela Pleasence She was 37, now 83 years old as Fantine
Flora Robson She was 76, 82 years old when she died as the Prioress
Joyce Redman She was 60, 93 years old when she died as Magliore
Cyril Cusack He was 68, 82 years old when he died as Fauchlevent
Joanna Price She was 22, now 68 years old as Cosette as child

Les Misérables Crew

Name Department
Jean Tournier as Director of Photography. He was 52 (78) years old when He died Camera
Allyn Ferguson as Original Music Composer. He was 54 (85) years old when He died Sound
Glenn A. Jordan as Director. He was 42 (now 88) years old Directing
Victor Hugo as Novel. He was 176 (83) years old when He died Writing
Les Misérables poster
Les Misérables (45 years)

A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.

  • Release day: Wednesday, December 27, 1978
  • Runtime: 150 minutes