- In order to stay close to the role, Anne Hathaway lost 20 pounds.
- In order to stay close to the character, Hugh Jackman lost 30 pounds and grew a messy beard. The crew shot Jean Valjean in prison at the beginning, so that Hugh Jackman could shave off his beard and return to his normal weight.
- Fantine sold her hair in the film. In real life, Hathaway did cut off her long hair.
- Anne Hathaway was associated with Fantine for the first time in 1987, when her mother Kate McCauley Hathaway played Fantine on the American tour of "Les Miserables".
- Amanda Seyfried played childhood Cosette in a concert when she was 7 years old.
- After months of auditions and rehearsals, Samantha Bacchus got the role of Eponine. She once played this role in the 25th anniversary commemorative version of the musical.
- Schoenberg and Alan Bubier, who wrote the tracks and lyrics for the musical, wrote a song specifically for the film. Moreover, Schoenberg also re-written the music for the film.
- Colm Wilkinson has played Jean Agen on both London and New York stages.
- Many actors from the musical of the same name appeared in the film.
Les Misérables behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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Javert: Listen, my friends, I have done as I said. I have been to their lines, I have counted each man. I will tell what I can. Better beware, they have armies to spare. And our danger is real, we will need all our cunning to bring them to heel.
Enjolras: Have faith! If you know what their movements are, we'll spoil their game. There are ways that a people can fight. We shall overcome their power!
Javert: I have overheard their plans, there will be no attack tonight. They intend to starve you out, before they start a proper fight. Concentrate their force, hit us when it's light.
Gavroche: Liar! Good evening, dear inspector! Lovely evening, my dear! I know this man, my friends, his name's Inspector Javert! So don't believe a word he says, because none of it's true. This only goes to show what little people can do.
Courfeyrac: Bravo, little Gavroche, you're the top of the class.
Combeferre: So what are we going to do with this snake in the grass?
Enjolras: Take this man and throw him in the tavern in there. The people will decide your fate, Inspector Javert.
Javert: Shoot me now or shoot me later, every schoolboy to his sport! Death to each and every traitor, I renounce your people's court!
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Javert: Monsieur le Mayor, I have a crime to declare. I have disgraced the uniform that I wear. I've done you wrong; let no forgiveness be shown. I've been as hard on every rogue I have known. I mistook you for a convict; I have made a false report. Now I learn they caught the culprit; he's about to face the court. And of course he now denies it; you'd expect that of a con. But he couldn't run forever, no not even Jean Valjean.
Jean Valjean: You say this man denies it all and gives no sign of understanding or reptentance? You say this man is going to trial and that he's sure to be returned to serve his sentence?
Javert: He will pay, and so must I. Press charges against me, sir.
Jean Valjean: You have only done your duty. It's a minor sin, at most. All of us have made misjudgments; you'll return, sir, to your post.