Les Miserables is the story of ex-convict, Jean Valjean who was sentenced to prison for 5 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister's young child (he later earns 14 more years in prison for numerous escape attempts), of the love story between Valjean's adopted daughter and a student revolutionary, and of the June Rebellion. It is a story of hope, love, loss, and true faith.
"Les Miserables" is a novel by Victor Hugo that follows the lives of various characters in 19th century France, focusing on themes of justice, redemption, love, and sacrifice. It explores the struggles of the poor and social injustice, as well as the power of human compassion and resilience. The story revolves around Jean Valjean, a former convict, and his journey towards redemption.
The main moral is: Redemption is always possible.
there are 40 songs in Les Miserables.
Most of a performance of Les Miserables is accompanied by singing and practically all of it with music. A performance of Les Miserables lasts around 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Production Budget for Les Miserables was $65,000,000.
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo was published in 1862.
Les Miserables opened in the US in 1987.
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Zip coeds are not used in Les Miserables.
The policeman in the musical "Les Miserables" is named Javert.
Javert, was the policeman who kept pursuing Valjean in Les Miserables.
The 2012 film Les Miserables is 2 hours and 38 minutes long.
Les Miserables won 8 Tony Awards.
Jeff Layton appeared in Les Miserables in 2012 as the choreographer for the production.