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Gérard Depardieu | ... |
Jean Valjean
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Christian Clavier | ... |
Thénardier
(4 episodes, 2000)
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John Malkovich | ... |
Javert
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Virginie Ledoyen | ... |
Cosette
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Enrico Lo Verso | ... |
Marius
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Charlotte Gainsbourg | ... |
Fantine
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Asia Argento | ... |
Éponine Thénardier
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Veronica Ferres | ... |
Madame Thénardier
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Jeanne Moreau | ... |
Mère Innocente
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Giovanna Mezzogiorno | ... |
Soeur Simplice
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Vadim Glowna | ... |
Fauchelevent
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Steffen Wink | ... |
Enjolras
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Léopoldine Serre | ... |
Cosette enfant
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Jérôme Hardelay | ... |
Gavroche
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Michel Duchaussoy | ... |
Gillenormand
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Otto Sander | ... |
Monseigneur Bienvenu
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Christopher Thompson | ... |
Courfeyrac
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Josiane Stoléru | ... |
Baptistine
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Jean-Louis Richard | ... |
Scarponi
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Roger Dumas | ... |
Lorrain
(4 episodes, 2000)
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François Hadji-Lazaro | ... |
Toussaint
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Maxime Leroux | ... |
Champmathieu
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Artus de Penguern | ... |
Chabouillet
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Denis Podalydès | ... |
Scaufflaire
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Guilhem Pellegrin | ... |
Médecin Plumet
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Elisabeth Wiener | ... |
Madame Victurnier
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Michèle Gleizer | ... |
Madame Magloire
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Karl Zéro | ... |
Procureur Cour Arras
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Sacha Bourdo | ... |
Bigrenaille
(4 episodes, 2000)
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François Négret | ... |
Claquesous
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Dominique Besnehard | ... |
Gueulemer
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Yves Penay | ... |
Babet
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Patrick Bordier | ... |
Brujon
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Stephan Midaven | ... |
Montparnasse
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Dominique Zardi | ... |
Cochepaille
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Patrick Lambert | ... |
Chenildieu
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Franck Tordjman | ... |
Prouvaire
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Jérome Rebbot | ... |
Bahorel
(4 episodes, 2000)
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David Podracky | ... |
Grantaire
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Philippe Ambrosini | ... |
Capitaine Picpus
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Sophie Milleron | ... |
Azelma Thénardier
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Claude Brécourt | ... |
Directeur Sûreté
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Yann Babilée | ... |
Archiviste Sûreté
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Christian Imberdis | ... |
Vieux professeur
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Thomas Badek | ... |
Officier amphithéâtre
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Didier Lesour | ... |
Parizot
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Vincent Schmitt | ... |
Bamatabois
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Julie Dumas | ... |
Nicolette
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Christophe Le Masne | ... |
Portier Gillenormand
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Maciej Patronik | ... |
Agent Simonot
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Pascal Pistacio | ... |
Client prostituée
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Babsie Steger | ... |
Amie de Fantine
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Philippe Lamendin | ... |
Préfet de Police
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Stéphane Rodin | ... |
Félix
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Sébastien Thiery | ... |
Sous-officier Montreuil
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Bernard Cherboeuf | ... |
Président Cour Arras
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Sophie Noël | ... |
Femme Cour Assise
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Jean-Marc Talbot | ... |
Assesseur Cour Arras
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Denis Karvil | ... |
Inspecteur Sûreté
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Eric Averlant | ... |
Moulibrac
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Véronique de Villele | ... |
Mère Gorbeau
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Jan Kostroun | ... |
Policier Gorbeau
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Rodolphe Pauly | ... |
Jeune officier Mondetour
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Jakub Zindulka | ... |
Prêtre Montreuil
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Marc Vadé | ... |
Homme accident Montreuil
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Enguerran Demeulenaere | ... |
Petit Gervais
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Julia Portoghese | ... |
Eponine 9-11 ans
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Valérie Lang | ... |
Logeuse Enjolras
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Claire Gérard | ... |
Religieuse surveillante
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Serge Gaborieau | ... |
Gardien Force Poterne
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Gaston Subert | ... |
Indigent digne
(4 episodes, 2000)
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David Sucharípa | ... |
Policier mendiant
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Erico Salamone | ... |
Lefranc
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Cédric Chevalme | ... |
Agent Chatelet
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Victor Wagner | ... |
Portefaix 1
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Michel Pilorgé | ... |
Dumoncel
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Thomas Rouet | ... |
Ami Félix
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Simon Monceau | ... |
Policier Chabouillet
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Yohann Lucas | ... |
Serveur
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Yanig Samot | ... |
Gardien Prison Force 1
(4 episodes, 2000)
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The scene is set during the French Restoration at the beginning of the 19th century. Jean Valjean, a galley slave who was sent to prison for stealing food, is now released after serving nineteen years. At first he only encounter mistrust and closed doors; only the saintly Bishop Bienvenu treats him kindly and takes him in. The bishop's truly Christian compassion and humanity not only restores Jean Valjean's faith in the good, but also smoothes his way back to an orderly life. As Monsieur Madeleine, Valjean is soon a wealthy industrialist and popular citizen, even becoming the mayor of a small provincial town. His good fortune departs, however, when he meets Fantine, one of his workers, an unmarried mother who tragically dies of consumption. The well-intentioned Valjean frees Fantine's illegitimate daughter Cosette from the clutches of her insidious foster parents, and looks after her like a father. When Valjean reveals his true identity in order to prevent an innocent man who closely ... Written by Anonymous
I've seen this version more times than I'd like to admit, and I have to say, that as an introduction to Les Miserables, this film is the most accurate guide you will find if you want to understand the book. Although the character of Eponine isn't as well developed as it should have been, this should not lower people's opinion of the mini-series because unlike other versions, It performs well AS A WHOLE. Gerard Depardieu played a wonderful, emotive Valjean and I found his portrayal to be deep and sincere. Virginie Ledoyen made the character of Cosette seem easily led, air-headed and a little bit stupid. WONDERFUL! It was a refreshing change to see a bit more thought put into Cosette than the usual Waif-Like heroine that is seen in other adaptations. John Malkovich is competent as Javert, but doesn't inject as much feeling into the role as I had expected. In this respect, Geoffrey Rush did a much better job in the 1998 version. The only thing I have found which I have enjoyed more than this mini-series, in regards to consistency with the original book, and character development is the musical, and that's probably because my school is performing it this year....all in all, I would recommend this to anybody who needs some guiding before wading through the book -I know I did!