The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

Name: The Tale of Jean Valjean
Genre: Animation, History, Drama
Released: 1979-09-15
Duration: 70 min
Cast: Akiji Kobayashi, Chikao Ohtsuka, Minori Matsushima, Caroline Yôko, Shiūchi Ikeda

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.

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Released 1979-09-15 · 70 min · Animation, History, Drama

Directed by Takashi Hisaoka

Cast

Akiji Kobayashi as Jean Valjean (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka as Inspector Javert (voice)
Minori Matsushima as Fantine (voice)
Caroline Yôko as Cosette (voice)
Shiūchi Ikeda as Mariyus (voice)
Tadao Futami as Thenardier (voice)
Terue Nunami as Mme. Thenardier (voice)
Ichiro Nagai as Gillenormand (voice)
Yasuo Hisamatsu as Bishop Myriel (voice)