Is the Les Miserables movie with Liam Neeson a musical?
Les Misérables is a 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, directed by Bille August. It stars Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, and Claire Danes….Les Misérables (1998 film)
| Les Misérables | |
|---|---|
| Music by | Basil Poledouris |
| Production companies | Columbia Pictures Mandalay Entertainment |
Who is Toussaint in Les Mis?
Toussaint is the servent of Jean Valjean, Cosette, and eventually Gavroche, Pressoir and Jurges while living in Paris. She is seen as a very motherly figure towards Cosette, and the two forge a close bond while living together.
What does 24601 stand for?
24601 is the natural number that comes after 24600 and before 24602. It is the first prison code of the character Jean Valjean in the novel (his only code in the musical) Les Misérables. It was chosen by Victor Hugo when he believed that he was conceived on 24 June 1801 (that is, 24-6-01).
What kind of character is Gavroche?
In his view, as Javert embodies rigor and order, Gavroche represents the unruly, eccentric, and imaginative. Victor Brombert sees Gavroche as the embodiment of Hugo’s themes of “the political implications of popular speech and popular laughter.
When does the attack on Rue Plumet take place?
Look down to view spoilers. “The Attack on Rue Plumet” or “Plumet Attack” takes place in Paris in 1832.
Where does Jean Valjean become mayor in Les Miserables?
The town in which Jean Valjean becomes mayor is named Montreuil-sur-Mer in the book. This is a real port town in the region of Calais, across the waters from England. English readers of the book often missed this fact, as most past translations transcribed the town’s name “blanked out” as “M____-sur-M__”.
What was the name of the town in Les Miserables?
In the movie the town is called Vigau, a name made up of the first and last syllables of Victor Hugo, the author of Les Misérables. When Fantine is sick and in bed, she coughs up blood and smears it on her face.
Who are the people that sing in Les Miserables?
(From “Les Miserables”) Do You Hear The People Sing? Do You Hear The People Sing? Performed by Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe. Performed by Russell Crowe.