Feature film — 1979

The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

5.11h 10mAnimation — History — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 8 votes.

Toei Animation / Toei Company / ZIV International

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Director: Takashi Hisaoka

On screen

Cast & crew

Akiji Kobayashi

Jean Valjean (voice)

Yasuo Hisamatsu

Bishop Myriel (voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Inspector Javert (voice)

Minori Matsushima

Fantine (voice)

Hiroko Inomata

Young Cosette (voice)

Caroline Yôko

Cosette (voice)

Shuichi Ikeda

Marius (voice)

Tadao Futami

Thenardier (voice)

Terue Nunami

Mme. Thenardier (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Gillenormand (voice)

Jun Kondô

Narrator (voice)

Taeko Nakanishi

Baptistine (voice)

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