description Les Misérables Overview
Les Misérables is a 2012 musical film adapted from Victor Hugo’s novel. It depicts Jean Valjean’s decades-long pursuit by Javert, alongside his involvement with Fantine and Cosette during the June Rebellion of 1832 in France. The production features an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.
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info Les Misérables Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2012 |
help Les Misérables FAQ
Which famous actors star in the 2012 adaptation of Les Misérables?
The 2012 musical film features an ensemble cast led by Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert. Anne Hathaway also delivered an Oscar-winning performance as the tragic Fantine.
What historical event serves as the backdrop for Les Misérables?
The climax of the story takes place during the June Rebellion of 1832 in Paris, France. This failed anti-monarchist uprising provides the historical context for the student revolutionaries' barricades.
How is the 2012 Les Misérables movie different from other musicals?
Director Tom Hooper famously required the actors to sing their parts live on set rather than lip-syncing to pre-recorded studio tracks. This technique gave the emotional performances a raw and highly intimate feel.
Is the 2012 film based on the original Victor Hugo novel?
While it is adapted from Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, the 2012 movie is specifically an adaptation of the highly successful stage musical. The musical version was originally created by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.
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