Director: Tom Hooper Writer: Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boublil, Victor Hugo, Herbert Kretzmer Starring: Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe Released: December 26, 2012 Rating: Runtime: 157 minutes Websites: Story: The motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France,the film tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. Cast: Hugh Jackman Jean Valjean Russell Crowe Javert Anne Hathaway Fantine Amanda Seyfried Cosette Sacha Baron Cohen Thenardier Helena Bonham Carter Madame Thenardier Eddie Redmayne Marius Aaron Tveit Enjolras Samantha Barks Eponine Daniel Huttlestone Gavroche Cavin Cornwall Convict 1 Josef Altin Convict 2 Dave Hawley Convict 3 Adam Jones Convict 4 John Barr Convict 5