Les Misérables (1998) - Final Scene

Javert confronts Valjean.

Uploaded because there wasn't a good version on YouTube.
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Directed by Bille August
Produced by James Gorman and Sarah Radclyffe
Screenplay by Rafael Yglesias

Based on "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo
Performance by Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush

Music by Basil Poledouris
Cinematography by Jörgen Persson
Edited by Janus Billeskov-Jansen

Mandalay Entertainment and Colombia Pictures

Release Date: 1 May, 1998

[phousefilms]

Know it's not a musical, but this, to me, is the greatest version of Les Mis.

[Thexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Javert was a definition of: Do you want to be happy or be right? He wanted to be right

[alertamiguel]

Javert: "I've tried to live my life without breaking a single rule"

Valjean: "You see they're more of what you call GUIDELINES than actual rules"

[danmaertens]

This scene will forever be in my memory, the expression of relief on Valjeans face...

[DwayneAPurple]

Javert doesn't seem to realized that a person can change for the better, even if they have a criminal record.

[freddylowe]

My favourite film adaptation of one of the best novels of all time. What a beautifully shot, beautifully directed, fantastically acted film this was! This is how you adapt a 1200-page novel to the screen: not by putting it on word-for-word, but by taking enough artistic license that it can work as a film on its own merit. And that is why I defend every plot alteration this film made and why I love this phenomenally poignant ending! Bravo to Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush - one of the best film endings I have ever seen.

[iana]

The Valjean I know in the novel would have yelled “Javert! No!” and tried to stop him, might’ve even jumped after in the water to try and rescue him. I didn’t agree with this movie’s ending/this scene.

[MrBlueObsession]

Victor Hugo's immense talent as a writer is brilliantly showcased in his masterpiece, *Les Misérables*. His ability to weave profound social commentary, deeply human characters, and an epic narrative makes him one of the greatest literary figures of all time. Hugo's work is a timeless exploration of justice, redemption, and the complexities of human nature. Unlike much of the vulgar and shallow content prevalent in today's entertainment, Hugo's writing is rich in moral depth and intellectual substance. The elegance, thoughtfulness, and artistry in his prose stand in stark contrast to the superficiality often seen in modern productions, making his works enduring monuments of true literary greatness.

[raterus]

I wonder how Javert would have felt if Valjean jumped in and saved him? They would have been besties for sure!

[Hector.Barbossa]

stop killing Barbossa by drowning him in the goddamn water!

[rickblaine]

Great movie and great actors, but they should’ve ended it with Jean Valjean’s death. His story was not about getting rid of Javert, it was about getting rid of his guilt. And only by sacrificing himself for Cosette he can finally do that.

[rodriguezchabanveronica]

¡Qué gran escena! Y en buena calidad... amo las películas de los '90. ¡Gracias!

[yukizboy]

This 1998 movie version was/is my only exposure to Les Miserables... I remember back then I only watched it because of Claire Danes, but the movie was just so amazing and this ending had left me so completely stunned... I just didn't expect such a gut punch and it has lingered in my thoughts ever since.

[idiohikhuare]

A truly moving, ultimately romantic tragedy 🎭...gregarious, contrarian...Jean Valjean!

[idiohikhuare]

Blessed 🙏🏾…so many interpretations…compassion is fundamental

[AlbertoGarcia-wdsc]

If Valjean had been really there in that moment during the book scene, he would've saved Javert.

[LLUN-iu]

"For this evening's performance, the role of Jean Valjean will be played by Kirk Cameron."

[josephagnello]

There is ' the law' there is The Love.
This movie is so beautiful.
Les Miserables suite, moving.
No one can live by the 'law' alone; makes one hard, unbending, judgemental, bitter, lonely.
" I don't have the right to kill you."
Jean ValJean was ransomed with silver, analogous to the to silver Judas used to betray The Lord, as The Lord was ' ' ransomed with silver and ultimately through the Horrific Crucifixion, 'given back to God"
Forgiveness& Love, the theme running through this whole saga.
This is is a story about abject human poverty and poverty of the soul.
Forgiveness, Love saved Jean ValJean.
He knew what he was.He knew who he was; the despicable things he did in prison ( we/I do in life) to make him an ' animal's as how he described himself to his ' daughter ' Cozette.
This is such a beautiful, heart rending movie.This movie, the first time I saw Liam Neeson.
I fell in love with this man: he is so right for this Jean ValJean.Strong- his hands, his strides, his face, his expressions.
Justice tempered with mercy.
Ppl stood, cried screamed w applause at end of this Gorgeous film

[rayzrrtredz]

The new show was awesome but this one still sticks in my heart like uh thorn

[Szederp]

I wanted to say "budget Depardieu and budget John Malkovich" but I see that show was two years later. Hard to believe. similar characters and costumes. Great upload.