Les Misérables (1998 film)
Les Misérables is a 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, directed by Bille August. It stars Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, and Claire Danes. As in the original novel, the storyline follows the adult life of Jean Valjean (Neeson), an ex-convict pursued by police inspector Javert (Rush). It was filmed at Barrandov Studios in Prague, Czech Republic.
Theatrical release poster
Adaptations of Les Misérables
Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables has been the subject of many adaptations in various media since its original publication in 1862.
Classics Illustrated issue #9, March 1943