Les Misérables 1978
“A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.”
What is Les Misérables?
Les Misérables is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 27, 1978
- Studios
- Norman Rosemont Productions, ITC Entertainment
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie
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Les Misérables is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Norman Rosemont Productions, ITC Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A condemned man's quest for freedom collides with a relentless lawman's vengeance.”
- Period costumes and settings evoke 19th‑century France
- Strong moral conflict between Jean Valjean and Javert
- Features the era’s student revolutions
- At 2h30, the TV‑movie length may feel lengthy
Watch it if you appreciate classic, character‑driven adaptations of Victor Hugo’s story.
The film’s tone is serious and intense, suitable for mature viewers.
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When was this version of Les Misérables first released?
It premiered on US television on CBS on 27 December 1978.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs approximately two hours and thirty minutes.
Is the 1978 Les Misérables a theatrical release?
No, it was produced as a television movie and aired on CBS.
Which genres describe this adaptation?
It is classified as drama, history, and romance.
Who are the central characters in the story?
The narrative focuses on Jean Valjean, a former convict, and Inspector Javert, the policeman pursuing him.
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