CinemaOSMovie · 2018 · 2h 1m
The Emperor of Paris

Fugitive. Detective. Legend.

63%(539)IMDbDramaCrimeThriller

Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.

Directed byJean-François Richet

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
FR
Released
December 19, 2018
Studios
France 2 CinémaGaumontMandarin Production

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Vincent Cassel

Vincent Cassel

Vidocq

Patrick Chesnais

Patrick Chesnais

Henry

August Diehl

August Diehl

Nathanaël

Olga Kurylenko

Olga Kurylenko

The Baroness

Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Maillard

Freya Mavor

Freya Mavor

Annette

Denis Ménochet

Denis Ménochet

Dubillard

Jérôme Pouly

Jérôme Pouly

Courtaud

James Thierrée

James Thierrée

The Duke

Fabrice Luchini

Fabrice Luchini

Fouché

Creative team
Directed by
Jean-François Richet
Jean-François Richet
Written by
Éric Besnard
Éric Besnard
Produced by
Eric Altmayer
Eric Altmayer
Nicolas Altmayer
Nicolas Altmayer

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