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The Emperor of Paris

1620182h 1mJean-François Richet
IMDb 6.3

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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.

DramaCrimeThriller
Paris, FranceBased On True StoryHistorical FigureEscaped ConvictHistorical FictionCriminal UnderworldCriminal MastermindNapoleonic WarsCurious19th Century

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What is The Emperor of Paris (2018) 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 stars in The Emperor of Paris?

The Emperor of Paris stars Vincent Cassel (Vidocq), Patrick Chesnais (Henry), August Diehl (Nathanaël), Olga Kurylenko (The Baroness), Denis Lavant (Maillard). The film was directed by Jean-François Richet.

How long is The Emperor of Paris?

The Emperor of Paris has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated 16.

Is The Emperor of Paris worth watching?

The Emperor of Paris holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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