Richard Jordan as Jean Valjean

Anthony Perkins as Javert

Cyril Cusack as Fauchlevent

Claude Dauphin as Bishop Myriel

John Gielgud as Gillenormand

Ian Holm as Thénardier

Celia Johnson as Sister Simplice

Joyce Redman as Magliore

Flora Robson as the Prioress

Christopher Guard as Marius

Caroline Langrishe as Cosette

Angela Pleasence as Fantine

David Swift as Troufiat

Timothy Morand as Enjolras

William Squire as Magistrate

Geoffrey Russell as Court President

Caroline Blakiston as Mme Thénardier

Michael Sheard as Commissary

Dexter Fletcher as Gavroche

Joanna Price as Cosette as child

Dave Hill as Chenildieu

John Moreno as Cochopaille

Roy Evans as Brevet

Brian McDermott as Lebec

Eileen Way as Lodger

Struan Rodger as Javert's Aide

Delena Kidd as Valjean's Sister

Kenneth Colley as Police Prefect

Christopher Burgess as Police Inspector

Christian Rodska as Antoine

Donald Sumpter as Agent

Donald Bisset as Gillenormand's Servant

Michael Barrell as Spectator

Rupert Frazer as Gendarme

Anthony May as Gendarme