The Tale of Jean Valjean
1979, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Hisaoka.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Takashi HisaokaDirector
- Akiji KobayashiJean Valjean (voice)
- Yasuo HisamatsuBishop Myriel (voice)
- Chikao OhtsukaInspector Javert (voice)
- Minori MatsushimaFantine (voice)
- Hiroko InomataYoung Cosette (voice)
- Caroline YôkoCosette (voice)
- Shuichi IkedaMarius (voice)
- Tadao FutamiThenardier (voice)
- Terue NunamiMme. Thenardier (voice)
- Ichiro NagaiGillenormand (voice)
- Jun KondôNarrator (voice)
- Taeko NakanishiBaptistine (voice)
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1979
- Original title
- ジャン・バルジャン物語
- Country
- Japan
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What The Tale of Jean Valjean is based on
The Tale of Jean Valjean is adapted from a novel.
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The Tale of Jean Valjean runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Tale of Jean Valjean parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tale of Jean Valjean is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tale of Jean Valjean on?
The Tale of Jean Valjean isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 1979. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tale of Jean Valjean?
If you liked The Tale of Jean Valjean, try Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram, Animal Farm, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Who directed The Tale of Jean Valjean?
The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979) was directed by Takashi Hisaoka and stars Akiji Kobayashi, Yasuo Hisamatsu, Chikao Ohtsuka.
What is The Tale of Jean Valjean based on?
The Tale of Jean Valjean is adapted from a novel.