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: Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Serena, DEFA, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Babelsberg'', P.A.C.
- Keyword: rescue, prisoner, based on novel or book, falsely accused, prosecution, fake identity, french revolution, motherly love, promise, 19th century, relentless cop
- Cast: Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Béatrice Altariba, Giani Esposito, Bourvil, Silvia Monfort