The Emperor of Paris(2018)
“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.
Director
Jean-François Richet
Studio
France 2 Cinéma
Cast
Vincent Cassel
as Vidocq
Patrick Chesnais
as Henry
August Diehl
as Nathanaël
Olga Kurylenko
as The Baroness
Denis Lavant
as Maillard
Freya Mavor
as Annette
Denis Ménochet
as Dubillard
Jérôme Pouly
as Courtaud
James Thierrée
as The Duke
Fabrice Luchini
as Fouché
Fayçal Safi
as Mehmet
Antoine Lelandais
as 'Fleur d'Épine'
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
French
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
France 2 Cinéma • Gaumont • Mandarin Production
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What is The Emperor of Paris about?▼
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.
Who directed The Emperor of Paris?▼
The Emperor of Paris was directed by Jean-François Richet and released in 2018. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is The Emperor of Paris?▼
The Emperor of Paris has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in The Emperor of Paris?▼
The cast of The Emperor of Paris includes Vincent Cassel as Vidocq, Patrick Chesnais as Henry, August Diehl as Nathanaël, Olga Kurylenko as The Baroness, Denis Lavant as Maillard and more.
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