The Emperor of Paris

Movie"Fugitive. Detective. Legend."
Audience Score
63
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NR 2 hr 1 minThriller, Crime, Drama
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.
StarringVincent CasselPatrick ChesnaisAugust Diehl
DirectorJean-François Richet

Movie Details

Original Language:French
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
Movie Tags:
based on true storyparis, france19th centuryhistorical figurehistorical fictionescaped convictcriminal underworldnapoleonic warscriminal mastermindreformed criminal