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Les Misérables (1958) (1958)

3h 30m 1958 East Germany, France, Italy

Set in 19th century France, "Les Misérables" follows Jean Valjean, who is imprisoned for a petty theft of bread. After serving his time, he struggles to escape the unyielding grasp of Inspector Javert, a policeman obsessed with enforcing the law. Their cat-and-mouse chase defines their existences as Valjean seeks redemption and a new life. As tensions rise, Valjean becomes embroiled in the fervent student uprisings sweeping across the country, navigating both his past and the tumultuous present.

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