This new interpretation of hugos epic begins with valjean liam neeson, released after 20 years. A friend watching with me just could not help but quote the i have skills line from taken when valjean is at the barricades. Les miserables starring liam neeson, geoffrey rush, uma thurman, and claire danes release date. Uma thurman, geoffery rush, and liam neeson are exceptional in how they produce the psychological drama that hugos work. Les miserables les miserables movie, les miserables. The thenardiers, who are extremely important to the storyline, are all but left out of the movie, and marius acts more like enjolras, the real leader of the abc society.
A french policeman geoffrey rush hounds a former thief liam neeson for life. Les miserables dvd 1998 movie liam neeson geoffrey rush. Jean valjean and inspector javert liam neeson appears as jean valjean bille august in les miserables 1998. Valjean, a former criminal, has atoned for his past and now finds himself in the midst of the french revolution, avoiding a lawobsessed policeman hellbent on capturing him. With a story that capotures your interest and characters portrayed by talents like liam neeson and uma thurman, this move is highly recommended. And oscarrwinner geoffrey rush best actor, shine, 1996 is an ambitious policeman determined to return valjean to prison.
May 1998 liam neeson, uma thurmond, claire danes and geoffrey rush are all fabulous in this version of victor hugos classic novel, les miserables. Les miserables is a 1998 film adaptation of victor hugos 1862 novel of the same name, directed by bille august. My only complaint of this film is the shoddy treatment it received on dvd. When i saw a showing for this i jumped at the chance to watch. Bille august directed this rafael yglesias adaptation of the 1862 classic by victor. Weve sent the reset link to the email address on file. Les miserables claire danes, liam neeson,hans matheson. This 1998 film made me a fan of liam neeson, which i believe established him as the heroic father. It was faithful to the book, and the actors were wonderful. A story filled with outrage and idealism becomes somehow merely picturesque. Liam neeson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Les miserables full movie watch online, stream or download.
Liam neeson stars as jean valjean, a heartless convict who is transformed by a single act of mercy. Les miserables 1998 cast and crew cast photos and info. Basil poledouris score for bille augusts starstudded adaptation of victor hugos les miserables starring oscar winner geoffery rush, oscar nominee liam neeson, oscar nominee uma thurman and claire danes is appropriately grandiose and melodramatic, capturing the romanaticism and adventure of this sweeping epic. Les miserables stars liam neeson, geoffrey rush, claire danes, hans matheson, and uma thurman. Jean valjean and inspector javert liam neeson appears as jean valjean bille august in les miserables 1998 claire danes. Les miserables 1998 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
Les miserables 1998 stream and watch online moviefone. The movies whole virtuous conception of jean valjean sticks in my craw. Victor hugos great novel les miserables has been translated to screen at least five times before. Released 1998, les miserables stars liam neeson, geoffrey rush, uma thurman, claire. The presence of liam neeson only sweetened the deal. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. When tom hooper, awardwinning director of the kings speech, chose christmas day as the release date for his version of les miserables, it. He responds to the understanding and kindness of a bishop, and becomes a successful business man and mayor of a small town. He has been nominated for a number of awards, including an academy award for best actor, a bafta award for best actor in a leading role, and three golden globe awards for best actor in a motion picture liam neeson movies.
Les miserables 1998 trailers and clips after serving a lengthy prison sentence, jean valjean liam neeson turns his life around after an act of kindness opens his eyes, becoming a beloved mayor. Directed by bille august, it stars liam neeson as jean valjean, geoffrey rush as inspector javert, uma thurman as fantine, and claire danes as cosette. The main character is jean valjean liam neeson, a frenchman imprisoned for 20 years for stealing bread. Les miserables is a 1998 film adaptation of victor hugo s 1862 novel of the same name, directed by bille august. As in the original novel, the storyline follows the adult life of jean valjean liam neeson, an exconvict paroled following 19 years of hard labor, for stealing bread pursued by police inspector javert. Liam neeson is an irish actor from northern ireland who rose to prominence with his acclaimed starring role in steven spielbergs 1993 oscar winner schindlers list.
Over the years, millions of fans have come to admire jean valjean, the books protagonist, who proves that a man can change, and to adore cosette, the one girl who. In the novel, fantine and cosette are blonde but in the film they are brunette despite the fact. This version of les miserables is a triumph for everyone involved. Uma thurman plays the roll of a single parent, fantine, fighting to bring up her daughter cosette. Les miserables by bille august bille august, liam neeson. Les miserables is a 1998 film based on the novel by victor hugo. Yet after the movie ended, i was tearing my hair out in complete frustration. It stars liam neeson, geoffrey rush, uma thurman, and claire danes. Les miserables 1998 film starring liam neeson facebook. It contains the moments of high drama, clearly outlines all the motivations, is easy to follow and lacks only passion. And, while this version of les miserables lacks the cleverness and contemporary spin evident in claude lelouchs brilliant 1995 reinterpretation, it is moving and effective in its own right, as a more straightforward adaptation. Watch les miserables online stream full movie directv. It is undeniable that liam neeson has become one of the most bankable action movie stars of today here is a complete as possible filmography of his tv an.
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If you do not receive your email within five minutes check your spam folder or check to ensure you entered your email correctly. Les miserables dvd, 1998, closed caption subtitled french. After serving a lengthy prison sentence, jean valjean liam neeson turns his life around after an act of kindness opens his eyes, becoming a beloved mayor of a french town. Kudos to all involved for a finelycrafted period drama that delivers over two hours of solid, literate entertainment. Les miserables stars liam neeson, geoffrey, uma thurman and claire danes.
Frenchman jean valjean liam neeson, imprisoned for stealing bread, is paroled after nearly two decades of hard labor. Les miserables 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Les miz opens todays in theaters, so i thought id share a few thoughts from the screening i attended a while back. New les miserables dvd 1998 movie liam neeson geoffrey. Liam neeson, geoffrey rush, uma thurman, claire danes. Les miserables stars liam neeson, geoffrey, uma thurman and claire. Uma thurman is fantine, the vulnerable prostitute who. Les miserables bille august, liam neeson, geoffrey rush. Unfortunately, only twothirds of the story are told. The liam neeson film collection dvd 2011 10disc set new free shipping sealed.
Les miserables is a monumental novel, and only a monumental film could do it justice. Not a musical play movie which was somewhat whiny and better seen on stage. The third american bigscreen rendition of victor hugos classic novel, bille augusts les miserables is without a doubt the most emotionally powerful and handsomely mounted production of the. Ian cregg, ben crompton, gillian hanna, bille august. A message to our movie fans read more gift cards offers. Les miserables is like a perfectly respectable classics illustrated version of the victor hugo novel. This new interpretation of hugos epic begins with valjean liam neeson, released after 20 years of cruelties and hard labor, reporting for parole in dijon. In addition to the involving storyline and excellent acting by liam neeson, geoffrey rush, uma thurman and claire danes, the viewer is treated to some beautiful european countryside scenery. A compelling and powerful human drama with terrific performances by liam neeson and geoffrey rush. Liam john neeson obe born 7 june 1952 is an actor from northern ireland. Apr 14, 2014 based on the classic novel by victor hugo, this film follows petty criminal jean valjean as he tries to forget his past but is unable to because police inspector javert wont let him.
Best romantic comedy movies full length english duration. Watch les miserables starring liam neeson in this drama on directv. Jul 21, 2010 this scene is the turning point of the movie. Jan 31, 20 a french policeman geoffrey rush hounds a former thief liam neeson for life. Uma thurman is fantine, the vulnerable prostitute who begs valjean to raise her only child, cosette claire danes. Les miserables 1998 soundtrack basil poledouris allmusic.
Based on the classic novel by victor hugo, this film follows petty criminal jean valjean as he tries to forget his past but is unable to because police inspector javert wont let him. Les miserables 1998 film starring liam neeson home. He has since starred in a number of other successful films, including star wars. New les miserables dvd 1998 movie liam neeson geoffrey rush. Pg victor hugos stirring novel of redemption and revolution is brought to life by the artistry of director billie august and his brilliant cast. Les miserables is the epic story of jean valjean, an exconvict who was persecuted for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. Nov 06, 2007 purchase les miserables 1998 on region 1 dvd online and enjoy having your favourite drama movies and tv series delivered to you in south africa. Les miserables 1998 film les miserables wiki fandom. Les miserables dvd video dvd liam neeson actor, geoffrey rush actor, bille august director rated. Leave it to liam neeson to make a sixth seem indispensable.