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− | [[ | + | {{Infobox Movie |
+ | |name=''Les Misérables'' | ||
+ | |picture=LesMis2012.jpg | ||
+ | |caption=''Movie Poster'' | ||
+ | |country=[[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom<br>[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
+ | |director=Tom Hooper | ||
+ | |date=December 25, 2012 | ||
+ | |language=English | ||
+ | |studio=Universal Pictures | ||
+ | |distributor=Universal Pictures | ||
+ | |character1=Jean Valjean | ||
+ | |actor1=[[Hugh Jackman]] | ||
+ | |character2=Javert | ||
+ | |actor2=[[Russell Crowe]] | ||
+ | |character3=Fantine | ||
+ | |actor3=[[Anne Hathaway]] | ||
+ | |character4=Cosette | ||
+ | |actor4=[[Amanda Seyfried]] | ||
+ | |character5=Marius Pontmercy | ||
+ | |actor5=[[Eddie Redmayne]] | ||
+ | |character6=Monsieur Thénardiers | ||
+ | |actor6=[[Sacha Baron Cohen]] | ||
+ | |character7=Madame Thénardiers | ||
+ | |actor7=[[Helena Bonham Carter]] | ||
+ | |character8=Enjolras | ||
+ | |actor8=[[Aaron Tveit]] | ||
+ | |character9=Éponine | ||
+ | |actor9=Samantha Barks | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''''Les Misérables''''' is the 2012 British film adaptation of the musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo and was directed by Tom Hooper from a screenplay by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Herbert Kretzmer. Early plans for a film version of the musical have existed since the late 1980s. After the concert performance to mark the 25th anniversary of the musical (in the revised 1985 version) on October 3, 2010, producer Cameron Mackintosh announced the resumption of the project. | ||
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+ | Convict Jean Valjean spent almost 20 years in prison as "prisoner 24601" for stealing bread for his starving family. When he is released on parole, he wants to start a new life. To do so, however, he must first escape the grasp of the relentless Inspector Javert, who is always on his tail, just waiting for Valjean to make a mistake. Those around him are also hostile towards him because of his misconduct and imprisonment. In order to leave the past behind him once and for all, Valjean violates the terms of his parole: he goes into hiding and assumes a new identity. | ||
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+ | {{Film Title|Les Misérables}} | ||
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==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol== | ==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol== | ||
Several characters including Jean Valjean ([[Hugh Jackman]]), Marius Pontmercy ([[Eddie Redmayne]]), Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) and Javert ([[Russell Crowe]]) use [[Flintlock Pistol|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistols]]. They are early pattern pistols fitted with an iron belt hook along the left side of the barrel. | Several characters including Jean Valjean ([[Hugh Jackman]]), Marius Pontmercy ([[Eddie Redmayne]]), Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) and Javert ([[Russell Crowe]]) use [[Flintlock Pistol|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistols]]. They are early pattern pistols fitted with an iron belt hook along the left side of the barrel. | ||
− | [[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg|thumb|none|300px| | + | [[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pistolet Charleville modèle 1777 - .69 cal]] |
[[File:LesMis2012 46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jean Valjean ([[Hugh Jackman]]) holds the pistol during a confrontation.]] | [[File:LesMis2012 46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jean Valjean ([[Hugh Jackman]]) holds the pistol during a confrontation.]] | ||
[[File:LesMis2012 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Javert ([[Russell Crowe]]) is handed the pistol.]] | [[File:LesMis2012 39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Javert ([[Russell Crowe]]) is handed the pistol.]] | ||
− | [[File:LesMis2012 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:LesMis2012 08.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) fires a Model 1777 flintlock pistol. Note the belt hook along the left side of the gun which was fitted to early models.]] |
− | [[File:LesMis2012 05.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:LesMis2012 05.jpg|thumb|none|602px|On the right, Marius Pontmercy ([[Eddie Redmayne]]) and on the left, Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) use [[Flintlock Pistol|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistols]].]] |
− | [[File:LesMis2012 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:LesMis2012 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is fired at close range.]] |
==An IX Cavalry Pistol == | ==An IX Cavalry Pistol == | ||
− | [[Flintlock Pistol|An IX Cavalry Pistol]]s appear, being used most notably by Inspector Javert ([[Russell Crowe]]) and Éponine ( | + | [[Flintlock Pistol|An IX Cavalry Pistol]]s appear, being used most notably by Inspector Javert ([[Russell Crowe]]) and Éponine (Samantha Barks). |
− | [[File:Frenchcavalryflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|300px| | + | [[File:Frenchcavalryflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pistolet modèle An IX - .69 cal]] |
− | [[File:LesMis2012 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:LesMis2012 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is seen.]] |
==An XIII Cavalry Pistol == | ==An XIII Cavalry Pistol == | ||
[[Flintlock Pistol|An XIII Cavalry Pistol]]s also appear, most notably when one is stolen from the belt of a revolutionary by Thénardier ([[Sacha Baron Cohen]]) and given to Madame Thénardier ([[Helena Bonham Carter]]). | [[Flintlock Pistol|An XIII Cavalry Pistol]]s also appear, most notably when one is stolen from the belt of a revolutionary by Thénardier ([[Sacha Baron Cohen]]) and given to Madame Thénardier ([[Helena Bonham Carter]]). | ||
− | [[File:An_XIII.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Saint Etienne 1810 Model | + | [[File:An_XIII.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Saint Etienne 1810 Model An XIII Cavalry - .69 cal]] |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:LesMis12 707.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Madame Thénardier ([[Helena Bonham Carter]]) handles the [[Flintlock Pistol|An XIII Cavalry Pistol]].]] |
=Muskets & Carbines= | =Muskets & Carbines= | ||
==Charleville Musket== | ==Charleville Musket== | ||
[[Charleville Musket]]s are seen in the hands of French troops and revolutionaries. | [[Charleville Musket]]s are seen in the hands of French troops and revolutionaries. | ||
− | [[File:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil Charleville modèle 1766 - .69 caliber]] |
− | [[File:LesMis2012 16.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:LesMis2012 16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[Charleville Musket]]s are seen in the hands of French troops.]] |
[[File:LesMis2012 31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius Pontmercy ([[Eddie Redmayne]]) aims the musket.]] | [[File:LesMis2012 31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius Pontmercy ([[Eddie Redmayne]]) aims the musket.]] | ||
[[File:LesMis2012 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) holds the musket.]] | [[File:LesMis2012 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) holds the musket.]] | ||
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==Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine== | ==Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine== | ||
− | Also used are the [[ | + | Also used are the [[Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine]]s. Most notably, this is the standard weapon carried by Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) at the barricade. |
− | [[File:Charleville 1777 carbine.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:Charleville 1777 carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|1777 Cavalry Carbine - .69 caliber]] |
[[File:LesMis2012 40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) holds the carbine.]] | [[File:LesMis2012 40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) holds the carbine.]] | ||
==Model 1777 AN IX Cavalry Carbine== | ==Model 1777 AN IX Cavalry Carbine== | ||
− | Also used are the [[Charleville Musket#Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine|Model 1777 AN IX Cavalry Carbine]]s. During the final battle at the barricade they can be seen being used by Marius Pontmercy ([[Eddie Redmayne]]) and Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) after firing their original weapons. | + | Also used are the [[Charleville Musket#Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine|Model 1777 AN IX Cavalry Carbine]]s. During the final battle at the barricade, they can be seen being used by Marius Pontmercy ([[Eddie Redmayne]]) and Enjolras ([[Aaron Tveit]]) after firing their original weapons. |
− | [[Image:Model 1777 Carbine.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Model 1777 Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|1777 AN IX Cavalry Carbine - .69 caliber]] |
[[File:LesMis2012_26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The carbine on the right.]] | [[File:LesMis2012_26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The carbine on the right.]] | ||
+ | {{Les Misérables}} | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:Musical]] | [[Category:Musical]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Romance]] | ||
+ | [[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] |
Latest revision as of 13:00, 3 December 2023
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Les Misérables is the 2012 British film adaptation of the musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo and was directed by Tom Hooper from a screenplay by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Herbert Kretzmer. Early plans for a film version of the musical have existed since the late 1980s. After the concert performance to mark the 25th anniversary of the musical (in the revised 1985 version) on October 3, 2010, producer Cameron Mackintosh announced the resumption of the project.
Convict Jean Valjean spent almost 20 years in prison as "prisoner 24601" for stealing bread for his starving family. When he is released on parole, he wants to start a new life. To do so, however, he must first escape the grasp of the relentless Inspector Javert, who is always on his tail, just waiting for Valjean to make a mistake. Those around him are also hostile towards him because of his misconduct and imprisonment. In order to leave the past behind him once and for all, Valjean violates the terms of his parole: he goes into hiding and assumes a new identity.
The following weapons were used in the film Les Misérables:
Pistols
Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol
Several characters including Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), Marius Pontmercy (Eddie Redmayne), Enjolras (Aaron Tveit) and Javert (Russell Crowe) use Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistols. They are early pattern pistols fitted with an iron belt hook along the left side of the barrel.
An IX Cavalry Pistol
An IX Cavalry Pistols appear, being used most notably by Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe) and Éponine (Samantha Barks).
An XIII Cavalry Pistol
An XIII Cavalry Pistols also appear, most notably when one is stolen from the belt of a revolutionary by Thénardier (Sacha Baron Cohen) and given to Madame Thénardier (Helena Bonham Carter).
Muskets & Carbines
Charleville Musket
Charleville Muskets are seen in the hands of French troops and revolutionaries.
Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine
Also used are the Model 1777 Cavalry Carbines. Most notably, this is the standard weapon carried by Enjolras (Aaron Tveit) at the barricade.
Model 1777 AN IX Cavalry Carbine
Also used are the Model 1777 AN IX Cavalry Carbines. During the final battle at the barricade, they can be seen being used by Marius Pontmercy (Eddie Redmayne) and Enjolras (Aaron Tveit) after firing their original weapons.