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.

Lino Venturaas Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu
Michel Bouquetas Inspector Javert
Jean Carmetas Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil
Évelyne Bouixas Fantine, Cosette's mother
Françoise Seigneras The Thénardier, innkeeper's wife
Christiane Jeanas Cosette
Roger Haninas Innkeeper
Candice Patouas Éponine Thénardier
Corinne Daclaas Azelma Thénardier
Franck Cabot-Davidas Marius Pontmercy
Edmond Richard