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The Emperor of Paris
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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The Emperor of Paris
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 19, 2018
Runtime
2h 1m
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
User Score
63%
Original Title
L'Empereur de Paris
Production Companies
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
Director
Jean-François Richet
Description
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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