Les MisĂ©rables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. Helmed by The Kingâs Speechâs Academy AwardÂź-winning director, Tom Hooper, the Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh production stars Hugh Jackman, OscarÂź winner Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne, with further casting to be announced.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les MisĂ©rables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemptionâa timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantineâs (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
In December 2012, the worldâs longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hooperâs sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugoâs epic tale. With international superstars and beloved songsâincluding âI Dreamed a Dream,â âBring Him Home,â âOne Day Moreâ and âOn My OwnââLes MisĂ©rables, the show of shows, is now reborn as the cinematic musical experience of a lifetime.
Movie in English with subtitles in Latvian and Russian.
Distributor:
Forum Cinemas, SIA
Director:
Tom Hooper
Cast:
Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried
Links:
IMDB, Official site, Facebook