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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables
Frst published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original French title. -
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Plot summary- In early 19th Century France an ex-convict who failed to report to parole is relentlessly pursued over a 20 year period by an obsessive policeman.
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Les Misérables was a seven-part radio series broadcast July 23–September 3, 1937 (Fridays at 10 p.m. ET), on the Mutual Network.[1][2] Orson Welles adapted Victor Hugo's novel, directed the series and starred as Jean Valjean.
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In 1980 Les Miserables debuted as a musical in Paris, 12 years later in 1992 the stage show first made its appearance in the UK.
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In 1992, producer Cameron Mackintosh announced that the film would be co-produced by TriStar Pictures. owever, the film was abandoned.
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In September 2011, Jackman was officially cast as Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe was cast as Javert. The following month, Mackintosh confirmed that Fantine would be played by Hathaway. Before Hathaway was cast, Amy Adams, Jessica Biel, Tammy Blanchard, Kristin Kreuk, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet and Rebecca Hall had reportedly been considered for the part.
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With a production budget of $61 million, principal photography of the film began on 8 March 2012 in Gourdon. Filming locations in England included Boughton House, Winchester College, Winchester Cathedral Close, Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth and so on.
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On 30 May 2012, the film's first teaser trailer debuted online, and later in theatres with Snow White and the Huntsman, The Bourne Legacy and Argo.
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In March 2011, director Tom Hooper began negotiations to direct Les Misérables from the screenplay by William Nicholson. Production on the film officially began in June that year, with Cameron Mackintosh and Working Title Films co-producing. Having already approached Hooper prior to production with the desire of playing Jean Valjean, Hugh Jackman began negotiations to star in the film alongside Paul Bettany as Javert. ther stars who became attached to the project included Anne Hathaway.
