The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

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.

Release Date : September 15, 1979

Runtime : 70m

Genre : Animation, History, Drama  

Companies : Toei Animation, Toei Company, ZIV International

Countries : Japan

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