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19791h 10m5.1(7)

The Tale of Jean Valjean

ジャン・バルジャン物語

AnimationHistoryDrama
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1979-09-15
1h 10m
JA
Released
Toei Animation

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In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries.

#child abuse#france#based on novel or book#revolution#redemption#french revolution#violence against women#revenge#ex-con#mercy#vagrancy#19th century#anime#vengeance#child slavery#false imprisonment#religious belief#student revolt#les misérables#television feature

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About The Tale of Jean Valjean

In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries. Running 70 minutes.

The Tale of Jean Valjean Cast and Characters

The cast features Akiji Kobayashi (as Jean Valjean (voice)), Chikao Ohtsuka (as Inspector Javert (voice)), Minori Matsushima (as Fantine (voice)), Caroline Yôko (as Cosette (voice)), and Shiūchi Ikeda (as Mariyus (voice)). Their performances are a major reason The Tale of Jean Valjean has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Tale of Jean Valjean

The Tale of Jean Valjean flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Tale of Jean Valjean?

The Tale of Jean Valjean runs for 70 minutes (about 1.2 hour).

Is The Tale of Jean Valjean good? What's the rating?

The Tale of Jean Valjean holds a 5.1/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The Tale of Jean Valjean?

The main cast includes Akiji Kobayashi, Chikao Ohtsuka, Minori Matsushima, and Caroline Yôko, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Tale of Jean Valjean available in Japanese?

Yes — The Tale of Jean Valjean was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Tale of Jean Valjean released?

The Tale of Jean Valjean was released in 1979.

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Where can I watch The Tale of Jean Valjean for free?

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What is The Tale of Jean Valjean about?

The Tale of Jean Valjean is a Animation/History film. In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries.

When was The Tale of Jean Valjean released?

The Tale of Jean Valjean was released on September 15, 1979. It has a runtime of 1h 10m. The film was produced by Toei Animation.

Who stars in The Tale of Jean Valjean?

The Tale of Jean Valjean stars Akiji Kobayashi, Chikao Ohtsuka, Minori Matsushima and Caroline Yôko. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Tale of Jean Valjean available in HD?

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