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.
Richard Jordan
as Jean Valjean
Anthony Perkins
as Javert
Cyril Cusack
as Fauchlevent
Claude Dauphin
as Bishop Myriel
John Gielgud
as Gillenormand
Ian Holm
as Thénardier
Celia Johnson
as Sister Simplice
Joyce Redman
as Magliore
Flora Robson
as the Prioress
Christopher Guard
as Marius
Caroline Langrishe
as Cosette
Angela Pleasence
as Fantine
