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The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

6.2 | Sep 15, 1979 (JP) | Animation, History, Drama | 01:10
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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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Akiji Kobayashi
Jean Valjean (voice)
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Chikao Ohtsuka
Inspector Javert (voice)
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Minori Matsushima
Fantine (voice)
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Caroline Yôko
Cosette (voice)
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Shiūchi Ikeda
Mariyus (voice)
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Tadao Futami
Thenardier (voice)
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Terue Nunami
Mme. Thenardier (voice)
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Ichiro Nagai
Gillenormand (voice)
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Yasuo Hisamatsu
Bishop Myriel (voice)

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