about its production and release.
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story was directed and produced by Neil Sean, an entertainment and celebrity journalist who has worked for various media outlets in the UK. The documentary was released on October 8, 2019, and has a runtime of 60 minutes.
The film features interviews with a star-studded cast, including Frances Ruffelle, who played Eponine in the original London production of Les Misérables, Hugh Jackman, who played Jean Valjean in the 2012 film adaptation, Nick Jonas, who played Marius in the 25th-anniversary concert film, Tom Hooper, who directed the 2012 film adaptation, Alfie Boe, who played Jean Valjean in the West End and Broadway productions, Amanda Seyfried, who played Cosette in the 2012 film adaptation, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, the producer of the stage musical, and Anne Hathaway, who won an Academy Award for her role as Fantine in the 2012 film adaptation.
The documentary traces the history of Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables, from its publication in 1862 to its adaptation into a stage musical in 1980 by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. The film also explores the cultural impact of the musical and its various adaptations, including the 2012 film adaptation, which won three Academy Awards and was nominated for eight others.
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story also features excerpts from the 1978 film adaptation of Les Misérables, starring Anthony Perkins as Javert and Richard Jordan as Jean Valjean. The film was directed by Glenn Jordan and was based on the stage musical adaptation by Boublil and Schönberg.
Overall, Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural phenomenon that is Les Misérables and its enduring legacy in popular culture.