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MOVIE · 1998

Les Misérables

CrimeDramaMusicalRomance134 min

In 19th-century France, former prisoner Jean Valjean tries to build a decent life after years behind bars, but freedom never loosens the grip of Inspector Javert. As Valjean remakes himself and takes responsibility for others who depend on him, Javert treats mercy as a threat to the law and follows him across years of upheaval. Their conflict widens from one man’s pursuit into a portrait of poverty, punishment, and unrest in a country on edge. Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush lead a story where every act of kindness risks exposure, and every escape tightens the chase.

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