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The Emperor of Paris
Fugitive. Detective. Legend.
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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The Emperor of Paris was released December 19, 2018. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Vincent CasselVidocq
Patrick ChesnaisHenry
August DiehlNathanaël
Olga KurylenkoThe Baroness
Denis LavantMaillard
Freya MavorAnnette
Denis MénochetDubillard
Jérôme PoulyCourtaudCredits
- Directed by
- Jean-François Richet
- Written by
- Éric Besnard
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- L'Empereur de Paris
Production
France 2 CinémaFrance
GaumontFrance
Mandarin ProductionFrance
France 3 CinémaFrance
SCOPE PicturesBelgium
CN6 ProductionsFrance