In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

• G.E.F.
• Modern Media Filmproduktion
• Lino Ventura
• Michel Bouquet
• Jean Carmet
• Évelyne Bouix
• Françoise Seigner
• Christiane Jean
• Roger Hanin
• Candice Patou