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Les Miserables Director: Bille August Cast: Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes

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  • DVD Release Date: 11/03/1998
  • Rating: Rated PG13
  • Sales Rank: 600
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Languages: English [2-channel and Dolby Digital], French; Subtitles: English, French; Theatrical trailer; Scene selections; Widescreen

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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Start [2:55]
2. Jean Valjean [1:17]
3. "I Stole Food" [2:08]
4. Once a Thief [3:32]
5. Nine Years Later [2:29]
6. The Mayor [3:55]
7. Fired [2:47]
8. An Accident [7:50]
9. Denouncing Him [3:53]
10. A Disturbance [1:56]
11. Six Months [2:53]
12. Tending to Fantine [11:39]
13. The Trial [7:53]
14. "You Killed Her" [6:32]
15. Cosette [8:53]
16. "We Have to Jump" [2:55]
17. Ten Years Later [2:59]
18. Marius [7:26]
19. "Are You My Father?" [2:06]
20. Her Fervent Admirer [9:58]
21. "Who Are You?" [3:58]
22. Abandoned Love? [3:58]
23. The Final Insult [6:01]
24. Breaking the Law [5:07]
25. "You're Dead" [2:10]
26. Sewer Escape [3:22]
27. An Arrangement [4:05]
28. Solving a Problem [9:00]

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Editorial Reviews

Bille August directed this Rafael Yglesias adaptation of the 1862 classic by Victor Hugo (1802-1885) about the quest of Inspector Javert to capture escaped convict Jean Valjean, originally an honest man who was jailed for stealing a single loaf of bread to feed the family of his starving sister. This new interpretation of Hugo's epic begins with Valjean (Liam Neeson), released after 20 years of cruelties and hard labor, reporting for parole in Dijon. Stopping at a bishop's house, he's treated with respect, but even so, he steals silverware, flees, and is captured. However, the bishop says the silverware was a gift, proving Valjean's innocence by giving him two silver candlesticks. Valjean is free, but the bishop asks him to treat others with equal kindness. By 1822, Valjean has risen to mayor of the village of Vigau, where he also maintains a successful factory. Joining the local police, Inspector Javert (Geoffrey Rush) is suspicious of Valjean's identity and eventually recognizes him as a former convict, but Javert has no proof when he carries his accusations to Paris. Valjean develops a relationship with Fantine (Uma Thurman), who lost her factory job because of local attitudes about her illegitimate daughter. The starving Fantine turns to prostitution, is arrested and tortured by Javert, and becomes ill. As she dies, Valjean promises to raise her daughter Cosette. Focusing on Valjean's life with Cosette (Claire Danes), the story is set amid the action of the July 1832 Revolution, a time when Cosette falls in love with a militant student, Marius (Hans Matheson). On the banks of the Seine, Valjean and Javert have their final confrontation. Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

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Strong performances, but where's Eponine?!by LostLenore

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February 16, 2009: If Liam Neeson and Goeffrey Rush are in a movie, you know it's going to be good. And it was, but, as my headline states, what happened to Eponine? And there was also a lack of Thenardiers, which in my opinion takes quite a bit away from the story. Of course, I understand that there would be no possible way to get everything from the novel into the movie, but come on...Eponine? But other than that, I thought the movie was very well done, with good performances from Uma Thurman and Claire Danes as well. The basic theme of forgiveness and redemption is still there, so you really can't complain too much. Fans of the book, musical, and previous film adaptations would really enjoy this version of Les Miz.

I Also Recommend: Les Miserables [Red Ink Complete Symphonic Recording Box], Les Miserables.

One of my favorites!by Anonymous

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July 21, 2007: A timeless, profoundly beautiful classic! Les Miserables is on of my favorites. With a story that capotures your interest and characters portrayed by talents like Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman, this move is highly recommended. It's a beautiful movie. Period.


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