Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Béatrice Altariba, Giani Esposito, Bourvil, Silvia Monfort, Danièle Delorme, Elfriede Florin, Serge Reggiani, Fernand Ledoux, Madeleine Barbulée, Martine Havet, Lucien Baroux, Julienne Paroli, Jean Ozenne
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.