Watch NowThe Emperor of Paris (2018)
22/06/2019 (GB)
Drama, Crime, Thriller
2h 1m
- 63% (497 votes)
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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.
- Jean-François RichetDirector
- Éric BesnardScreenplay
Original Title
L'Empereur de Paris
Status
Released
Original Language
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
Top Billed Cast
Vincent Cassel
Vidocq
Patrick Chesnais
Henry
August Diehl
Nathanaël
Olga Kurylenko
The Baroness
Denis Lavant
Maillard
Freya Mavor
Annette
Denis Ménochet
Dubillard
Jérôme Pouly
Courtaud
James Thierrée
The Duke
Fabrice Luchini
Fouché
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