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.

• Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
• Serena
• Jean Gabin
• Bernard Blier
• Béatrice Altariba
• Giani Esposito
• Bourvil
• Silvia Monfort
• Danièle Delorme
• Elfriede Florin