The Emperor of Paris

The Emperor of Paris

2018
2h 1m
6.3

6.3/10

522 votes • View on IMDb
Drama Crime Thriller

"Fugitive. Detective. Legend."

Overview

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.

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Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
France 2 Cinéma Gaumont Mandarin Production France 3 Cinéma SCOPE Pictures CN6 Productions Actes Prolétariens 120 Films Entourage Pictures Canal+ Ciné+ France Télévisions BNP Paribas Fortis
Production Countries
Belgium France
Spoken Languages
French

Keywords

paris, france based on true story historical figure escaped convict historical fiction criminal underworld criminal mastermind napoleonic wars curious 19th century zealous reformed criminal toulon, france whimsical ambiguous antagonistic straightforward sympathetic vibrant

Quick Facts

Original Title L'Empereur de Paris
Release Date December 19, 2018
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt7025976

Cast

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

Fayçal Safi
Fayçal Safi

Mehmet

Antoine Lelandais
Antoine Lelandais

'Fleur d'Épine'

Key Crew

Nicolas Altmayer
Producer
Eric Altmayer
Producer
Jean-François Richet
Director
Éric Besnard
Screenplay