Screenplay: Victor Hugo
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Victor Hugo. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 61
Direction Raymond Bernard
Cast Harry Baur · Charles Vanel · Marguerite Moreno · Paul Azaïs
Synopsis Les Misérables (1934) unfolds the intertwined narratives of various individuals over a span of two decades in 19th-century France. The central figure is Jean Valjean, a former convict relentlessly pursued by an inflexible police inspector, Javert, for a seemingly trivial...
7.8
127 votes
7.8
127 votes
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction William Dieterle
Cast Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Hara · Cedric Hardwicke · Thomas Mitchell
Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) is a timeless adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, standing out as one of the most celebrated film interpretations from Hollywood's golden era. This version, released in 1939, is often compared to the 1923...
7.4
1K votes
7.4
1K votes
Rigoletto
1982 · Movie · 128 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
Direction Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Cast Ingvar Wixell · Edita Gruberova · Luciano Pavarotti · Ferruccio Furlanetto
Synopsis Rigoletto (1982) is a cinematic adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi's renowned opera, which follows the tale of Rigoletto, a court jester in the service of the Duke of Mantua. Despite his physical deformities, Rigoletto excels in his role, entertaining the Duke...
7.4
31 votes
7.4
31 votes
The Man Who Laughs
1928 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Paul Leni
Cast Conrad Veidt · Mary Philbin · Olga Baclanova · Cesare Gravina
Synopsis The Man Who Laughs (1928) unfolds in the grim era of 1690, where a defiant nobleman's refusal to pay homage to the tyrannical King James leads to his brutal execution. As a consequence, his young son is subjected to a...
7.3
1K votes
7.3
1K votes
Les Misérables
2012 · Movie · 152 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Tom Hooper
Cast Hugh Jackman · Russell Crowe · Eddie Redmayne · Anne Hathaway
Synopsis Les Misérables (2012) is set in the tumultuous 19th-century France, where Jean Valjean, a man relentlessly pursued by the tenacious police inspector Javert after escaping from prison, takes on the responsibility of raising Cosette, the daughter of a former factory...
7.2
42K votes
7.2
42K votes
Les misérables
1935 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Richard Boleslawski
Cast Fredric March · Charles Laughton · Cedric Hardwicke · Rochelle Hudson
Synopsis Les misérables (1935) follows the tale of Jean Valjean, a French individual known for his strong moral compass and formidable strength. His life takes a tragic turn when he is sentenced for the theft of a single loaf of bread,...
7.0
240 votes
7.0
240 votes
Les Miserables
1998 · Movie · 134 min. · United States
Direction Bille August
Cast Liam Neeson · Geoffrey Rush · Uma Thurman · Claire Danes
Synopsis Les Miserables (1998) follows the journey of Jean Valjean, portrayed by Liam Neeson, a hardened criminal who undergoes a profound transformation after experiencing an act of kindness. Uma Thurman plays Fantine, a fragile woman who, in her desperation, implores Valjean...
6.9
8K votes
6.9
8K votes
Direction Robert Hossein
Cast Lino Ventura · Jean Carmet · Michel Bouquet · Evelyne Bouix
Synopsis Les Misérables (TV Miniseries) (1982) chronicles the life of Jean Valjean, a French individual sentenced for petty offenses, who is relentlessly pursued by a merciless and tenacious police inspector, Javert, over many years.
6.9
27 votes
6.9
27 votes
Direction Robert Guédiguian
Cast Ariane Ascaride · Jean-Pierre Darroussin · Gérard Meylan · Maryline Canto
Synopsis The Snows of Kilimanjaro (2011) follows the life of Michel, who, despite unemployment, enjoys a contented life with his wife Marie-Claire. Their enduring love, spanning over three decades, is enriched by their children, grandchildren, and a strong circle of friends....
6.9
5K votes
6.9
5K votes
Direction Josée Dayan
Cast Gérard Depardieu · John Malkovich · Jeanne Moreau · Christian Clavier
Synopsis Les misérables (TV Miniseries) (2000) unfolds against the backdrop of the French Restoration in the early 19th century. Jean Valjean, a former convict released after nineteen years for stealing bread, faces a harsh world filled with mistrust. His life takes...
6.9
4K votes
6.9
4K votes
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1923 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Wallace Worsley
Cast Lon Chaney · Patsy Ruth Miller · Ernest Torrence · Raymond Hatton
Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) begins with Clopin acquiring Esmeralda from gypsies during her youth. During a festival, Esmeralda's captivating dance in the town square catches the eye of Jehan, the malevolent sibling of the virtuous archdeacon. Jehan tasks...
6.8
968 votes
6.8
968 votes
Direction Claude Lelouch
Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Michel Boujenah · Alessandra Martines · Annie Girardot
Synopsis Les misérables (1995) presents a unique adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, centering on a man whose life becomes intertwined with and mirrors the struggles of the iconic character Jean Valjean. The narrative delves into the complexities of redemption, justice,...
6.8
310 votes
6.8
310 votes
Direction Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Cast Jean Gabin · Bernard Blier · René Fleur · Julienne Paroli
6.8
119 votes
6.8
119 votes
Direction Tom Shankland
Cast Dominic West · David Oyelowo · Lily Collins · Ellie Bamber
Synopsis Les Misérables (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a six-episode television adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel. The story revolves around Jean Valjean, portrayed by Dominic West, as he attempts to elude the relentless pursuit of Inspector Javert, played by David Oyelowo....
6.8
329 votes
6.8
329 votes
Les Miserables (TV)
1978 · Movie · 150 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Glenn Jordan
Cast Richard Jordan · Anthony Perkins · Cyril Cusack · Claude Dauphin
Synopsis Les Miserables (TV) (1978) follows the tumultuous journey of Jean Valjean, a man who, after serving a lengthy prison sentence for the theft of a loaf of bread, faces a lifetime of persecution at the hands of the unyielding and...
6.7
73 votes
6.7
73 votes
Les Miserables
1952 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Lewis Milestone
Cast Michael Rennie · Debra Paget · Robert Newton · Edmund Gwenn
Synopsis Les Miserables (1952) follows the journey of Jean Valjean, who is condemned to a decade of hard labor after taking a loaf of bread to support his famished family. During his imprisonment, he crosses paths with Javert, a relentless police...
6.7
94 votes
6.7
94 votes
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Gary Trousdale · Kirk Wise
Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) is set in the vibrant city of 15th-century Paris, where Clopin, a skilled puppeteer, narrates the tale of Quasimodo. Quasimodo, a kind-hearted but physically deformed bell ringer, was rescued from infanticide by Claude Frollo,...
6.5
31K votes
6.5
31K votes
Sea Devils
1953 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Raoul Walsh
Cast Yvonne De Carlo · Rock Hudson · Maxwell Reed · Denis O'Dea
Synopsis Sea Devils (1953) follows the tale of Gilliatt, a fisherman who has turned to smuggling on the isle of Guernsey. Set in the year 1800, Gilliatt agrees to ferry a captivating woman to the French coast. She reveals her intention...
6.0
366 votes
6.0
366 votes
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TV)
1982 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Tuchner
Cast Anthony Hopkins · Derek Jacobi · David Suchet · Gerry Sundquist
Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TV) (1982) follows the tale of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame's cathedral, who encounters a captivating gypsy dancer named Esmeralda and develops deep feelings for her. Meanwhile, Quasimodo's guardian, the archdeacon of the...
6.0
138 votes
6.0
138 votes
Direction Jean Delannoy
Cast Gina Lollobrigida · Anthony Quinn · Jean Carmet · Alain Cuny
Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956) is a lavish French film adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel. This cinematic version features Anthony Quinn in the lead role, portraying the disfigured bell-ringer Quasimodo, though his portrayal leans more towards a rugged,...
6.0
358 votes
6.0
358 votes