((new)) | Les Miserables 1998

The 1998 adaptation of , directed by Bille August , remains a standout "straight" dramatic interpretation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 masterpiece. Unlike the world-famous stage musical or its 2012 cinematic counterpart, this version opts for a non-musical approach , focusing on a gritty, grounded portrayal of 19th-century France. Cast and Key Performances

Enter (Geoffrey Rush), a rigid, ruthless police officer who was a guard at the prison where Valjean was held. Javert arrives in town and immediately suspects the Mayor is the missing prisoner Valjean. The film excels here as a tense psychological thriller; Javert watches Valjean’s every move, waiting for him to slip up. les miserables 1998