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The Emperor of Paris (2018)

The Emperor of Paris (2018)

Drama Crime Thriller

Fugitive. Detective. Legend.

Release Date: 2018, December 19
Directors: Jean-François Richet
Countries: Belgium, France
Production: 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
Cast: Nicolas de Lavergne, Olga Kurylenko, Vincent Cassel, August Diehl, Denis Ménochet, Pascal Loison, Philippe Beautier, Michael Perez, Mark Schneider, Antoine Lelandais, Fabrice Luchini, Denis Lavant

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on true story curious ambiguous whimsical straightforward 19th century paris, france criminal mastermind antagonistic historical fiction vibrant zealous criminal underworld sympathetic escaped convict historical figure napoleonic wars reformed criminal toulon, france