In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Jean Gabin
as Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Bernard Blier
as Javert (père et fils)
Béatrice Altariba
as Cosette
Giani Esposito
as Marius de Pontmercy
Bourvil
as Thénardier
Silvia Monfort
as Éponine Thénardier
Danièle Delorme
as Fantine
Elfriede Florin
as La Thénardier
Serge Reggiani
as Enjolras
Fernand Ledoux
as Monseigneur Myriel
Madeleine Barbulée
as Sœur Simplice
Martine Havet
as Costte à 8 ans