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.
- Genre: Drama, History
- Studio: G.E.F., Modern Media Filmproduktion, SFP, TF1 Films Production
- Keyword: falsely accused, french revolution, motherly love, promise, wrongful arrest
- Cast: Lino Ventura, Michel Bouquet, Évelyne Bouix, Jean Carmet, Françoise Seigner, Christiane Jean