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Les Miserables poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.3 / 100
1978·Drama / History / Romance·2h 30m

LES MISERABLES

“A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.”

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Above the Line
Glenn Jordan·DirectorJohn Gay·ScreenplayVictor Hugo·NovelJean Tournier·Director of PhotographyAllyn Ferguson·Original Music ComposerBill Blunden·Editor
Cast
Richard Jordan·Jean ValjeanAnthony Perkins·JavertCyril Cusack·FauchleventClaude Dauphin·Bishop MyrielJohn Gielgud·GillenormandIan Holm·ThénardierCelia Johnson·Sister SimpliceJoyce Redman·MaglioreFlora Robson·the PrioressChristopher Guard·Marius
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Glenn Jordan·Director
Writing· 2
John Gay·ScreenplayVictor Hugo·Novel
Camera· 1
Jean Tournier·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bill Blunden·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Allyn Ferguson·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Olga Lehmann·Costume DesignWilfred Shingleton·Production Design
Production· 5
Norman Rosemont·ProducerRon Carr·Associate ProducerIrene Lamb·CastingRay Freeborn·Unit ManagerVicki Deason·Production Assistant
By the Numbers
75.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Les Miserables's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#777777
#285E6B
#A99279
Mood
Somber, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
19th Century
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features four people standing in front of a blurred background that suggests a building or cityscape. On the left, a man with short brown hair ”

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Key Elements
ScarfCoatDressTop Hat
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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