Les Misérables

Set in 19th century France, this historical drama follows Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread. After his release, he attempts to build an honest life under a false identity, though he is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Over two decades, Valjean's journey leads him to care for an orphan and eventually places him in the middle of student uprisings.

Directed by Raymond Bernard, this production followed his 1932 film Wooden Crosses. The screenplay was written by Bernard and André Lang, and the film was produced by Pathé-Natan. Harry Baur stars as Jean Valjean and Champmathieu, appearing alongside a credited cast of 24 that includes Florelle as Fantine, Josseline Gaël as Cosette, Jean Servais as Marius Pontmercy, Orane Demazis as Éponine, and Paul Azaïs as Grantaire.

The black-and-white film has a runtime of 281 minutes. It is well received by its audience, holding a rating of 7.9/10 on TMDB based on 54 votes.