<P> Russell Crowe as Javert , a police inspector dedicating his life to imprisoning Valjean once again . Before being cast as Javert , Crowe was initially dissatisfied with the character . On his way to Europe for a friend 's wedding , Crowe came to London and met with producer Cameron Mackintosh . On meeting with Tom Hooper , he told the director about his concerns about playing Javert , and after meeting with him , Crowe was `` determined to be involved in the project and play Javert . I think it had something to do with Tom 's passion for what he was about to undertake , and he clearly understood the problems and he clearly understood the challenge . '' On visiting Victor Hugo 's home in Paris , Crowe said , `` ( The house 's curator ) told me about ( 19th century detective Eugene Francois ) Vidocq , a man who had been both a prisoner and a policeman , the man credited with inventing undercover police work when he established the Brigade de Surete . '' </P>
<P> Russell Crowe as Javert , a police inspector dedicating his life to imprisoning Valjean once again . Before being cast as Javert , Crowe was initially dissatisfied with the character . On his way to Europe for a friend 's wedding , Crowe came to London and met with producer Cameron Mackintosh . On meeting with Tom Hooper , he told the director about his concerns about playing Javert , and after meeting with him , Crowe was `` determined to be involved in the project and play Javert . I think it had something to do with Tom 's passion for what he was about to undertake , and he clearly understood the problems and he clearly understood the challenge . '' On visiting Victor Hugo 's home in Paris , Crowe said , `` ( The house 's curator ) told me about ( 19th century detective Eugene Francois ) Vidocq , a man who had been both a prisoner and a policeman , the man credited with inventing undercover police work when he established the Brigade de Surete . '' </P>
who is the bad guy in les miserables
who is the bad guy in les miserables
Javert
Javert