The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !
The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !
Drama, History, Romance
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1935
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In early nineteenth-century France Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who failed to report to parole, is relentlessly pursued over a twenty-year period by Javert, an obsessive policeman.
Nominated for the Best Picture oscar, Boleslawki's adpaptation of the Victor Hugo famous novel is lavishly mounted and well acted by Fredric March and Charles Laughton
– Emanuel Levy,
Variety,
23 Mar 2011
fresh:
It isn't a bad example of the Hollywood prestige picture -- there is, at least, some liveliness in the performances.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
31 Aug 2012
fresh:
Charles Laughton in the part of Javert gave it as much character merely because the character as written was eminent, giving a balance to the whole story.