Hero Russell Crowe "Javert" fencing foil from Les Miserables. ...

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Hero Russell Crowe "Javert" fencing foil from Les Miserables. Hero Russell Crowe "Javert" fencing foil from Les Miserables. (Universal, 2012) Les Miserables is one of the most successful musicals of all time. Based on the 1862 Victor Hugo classic French novel, the story of an ex-convict on his road to redemption has enthralled audiences for decades. The epic novel, whose title roughly translates to "The Wretched", is considered one of the greatest books of the 19th Century. The subsequent musical has become a global phenomenon snowballing from the time of its very first production in 1980. While many movie and television adaptations have been made since the 1930's, a lavish, modern Hollywood version was inevitable and finally arrived in 2012. The film was greatly received, established box office records and won 3 Oscars. This is the 40 in. long hero fencing foil screen used by Russell Crowe as the ruthless police inspector "Javert". The ornate, all metal sabre has an elegant, repeating flower pattern running over its pommel and guard. The grip features an intricate wire lattice pattern. The blade itself is triangular in profile and made from lightweight aluminum, with the edges having been dulled for safety of the actors during frenetic action sequences in which the sword was exclusively used. The word "Uhlmann" is stamped at the blade's base. The scabbard consists of black leather sheath with silver embellishments at each end. This sword was Russell Crowe's "Javert" character's weapon of choice throughout the movie and can be seen in numerous scenes as well as promotional images used for the marketing. In screen used, very good condition. Special shipping arrangements will apply.

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