♾️ Les Misérables is a 1978 British television historical drama romance film. It features Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack, John Gielgud, Ian Holm, Celia Johnson, and Flora Robson. ♾️ 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.