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The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

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  • Drama

In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries.

Rating
5.1 / 10 (8 votes)
Release date
September 15, 1979
Runtime
1h 10m
Language
Japanese
Director
Takashi Hisaoka
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Akiji KobayashiJean Valjean (voice)
  • Yasuo HisamatsuBishop Myriel (voice)
  • Chikao OhtsukaInspector Javert (voice)
  • Minori MatsushimaFantine (voice)
  • Hiroko InomataYoung Cosette (voice)
  • Caroline YôkoCosette (voice)
  • Shuichi IkedaMarius (voice)
  • Tadao FutamiThenardier (voice)
  • Terue NunamiMme. Thenardier (voice)
  • Ichiro NagaiGillenormand (voice)
  • Jun KondôNarrator (voice)
  • Taeko NakanishiBaptistine (voice)

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