paris, france,based on true story,historical figure,escaped convict,historical fiction,criminal underworld,criminal mastermind,napoleonic wars,19th century,reformed criminal,toulon, france

The Emperor of Paris (2018)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean-François Richet
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    Vidocq Vincent Cassel
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    Henry Patrick Chesnais
  • Profile picture of August Diehl
    Nathanaël August Diehl
  • Profile picture of Olga Kurylenko
    The Baroness Olga Kurylenko
  • Profile picture of Denis Lavant
    Maillard Denis Lavant
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    Annette Freya Mavor
  • Profile picture of Denis Ménochet
    Dubillard Denis Ménochet
  • Profile picture of Jérôme Pouly
    Courtaud Jérôme Pouly

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Keywords

  • paris, france
  • based on true story
  • historical figure
  • escaped convict
  • historical fiction
  • criminal underworld
  • criminal mastermind
  • napoleonic wars
  • 19th century
  • reformed criminal
  • toulon, france