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Feature film — 2018

The Emperor of Paris (2018)

6.32h 1mDrama — Crime — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 541 votes.

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

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Director: Jean-François Richet

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Cast & crew

Vincent Cassel as Vidocq

Vincent Cassel

Vidocq

Patrick Chesnais as Henry

Patrick Chesnais

Henry

August Diehl as Nathanaël

August Diehl

Nathanaël

Olga Kurylenko as The Baroness

Olga Kurylenko

The Baroness

Denis Lavant as Maillard

Denis Lavant

Maillard

Freya Mavor as Annette

Freya Mavor

Annette

Denis Ménochet as Dubillard

Denis Ménochet

Dubillard

Jérôme Pouly as Courtaud

Jérôme Pouly

Courtaud

James Thierrée as The Duke

James Thierrée

The Duke

Fabrice Luchini as Fouché

Fabrice Luchini

Fouché

Fayçal Safi as Mehmet

Fayçal Safi

Mehmet

Antoine Lelandais as 'Fleur d'Épine'

Antoine Lelandais

'Fleur d'Épine'

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