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Director Jean-François Richet
Screenplay Éric Besnard

The Emperor of Paris

Original Title: L'Empereur de Paris

Tagline: Fugitive. Detective. Legend.

Release Date: 2018-12-19

Duration: 121 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Olga Kurylenko
    The Baroness
  • Vincent Cassel
    Vidocq
  • Freya Mavor
    Annette
  • August Diehl
    Nathanaël
  • Fabrice Luchini
    Fouché
  • Denis Lavant
    Maillard
  • Denis Ménochet
    Dubillard
  • Jean-François Richet
    Marshal of the Empire Michel Ney
  • James Thierrée
    The Duke
  • Patrick Chesnais
    Henry