Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins and John Gielgud lead an impressive cast in this digitally restored 1978 version of Victor Hugo’s historic drama, featuring French injustice, inequality and revolution. This digitally restored 1978 version of Victor Hugo’s historic drama sees Jean Valjean (Richard Jordan) imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister\'s starving family. He escapes from prison and is presumed dead by all except Police Inspector Javert (Anthony Hopkins), who pursues him relentlessly. Valjean later becomes an insurrectionist leader in the French revolution.