Various Artists - Les Miserables (Highlights) (Original Soundtrack) - [CD]

Les Mis?rables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. Helmed by The King's Speech's Academy Award?-winning director, Tom Hooper, the Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh production stars Hugh Jackman, Oscar winner Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, with Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Mis?rables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. In December 2012, the world's longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hooper's sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugo's epic tale. With international superstars and beloved songs including I Dreamed a Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own Les Mis?rables, the show of shows, is now reborn as the cinematic musical experience of a lifetime.

Track list: 1. Look Down, 2. The Bishop, 3. Valjean's Soliloquy, 4. At the End of the Day, 5. I Dreamed a Dream, 6. The Confrontation, 7. Castle on a Cloud, 8. Master of the House, 9. Suddenly, 10. Stars, 11. ABC Cafe / Red and Black, 12. In My Life / a Heart Full of Love, 13. On My Own, 14. One Day More, 15. Drink with Me, 16. Bring Him Home, 17. The Final Battle, 18. Javert's Suicide, 19. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, 20. Epilogue