The Emperor of Paris
L'Empereur de Paris
2018, Film, 120 min, Adventure, Crime, History, French, France, MoviePedia score 64
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.
Directed by Jean-François Richet
Cast
- Vincent Cassel as François Vidocq
- Patrick Chesnais as Henry
- August Diehl as Nathanaël
- Olga Kurylenko as La Baronne
- Denis Lavant as Maillard
- Freya Mavor as Annette
- Denis Ménochet as Dubillard
- Jérôme Pouly as Courtaud
- James Thierrée as Le duc
- Fabrice Luchini as Fouché
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