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The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

Drama Animation History
Release Date: 1979, September 15
Directors: Takashi Hisaoka
Countries: Japan
Production: Toei Animation, Toei Animation, Toei Company, Toei Company, ZIV International, ZIV International
Cast: Ichiro Nagai, Chikao Ohtsuka, Minori Matsushima, Akiji Kobayashi, Yasuo Hisamatsu, Terue Nunami, Tadao Futami, Caroline Yôko, Shiūchi Ikeda

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book revenge anime redemption 19th century vengeance france false imprisonment ex-con child abuse french revolution violence against women revolution child slavery religious belief mercy les misérables student revolt vagrancy television feature