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.

Cast

Akiji Kobayashi

as Jean Valjean (voice)

Yasuo Hisamatsu

as Bishop Myriel (voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

as Inspector Javert (voice)

Minori Matsushima

as Fantine (voice)

Hiroko Inomata

as Young Cosette (voice)

Caroline Yôko

as Cosette (voice)

Shuichi Ikeda

as Marius (voice)

Tadao Futami

as Thenardier (voice)

Terue Nunami

as Mme. Thenardier (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

as Gillenormand (voice)

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