

The Emperor of Paris
"Fugitive. Detective. Legend."
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.
Movie Details
Languages
French
Studio
France 2 Cinéma
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Key Crew

Nicolas Altmayer
Producer

Eric Altmayer
Producer

Jean-François Richet
Director

Éric Besnard
Screenplay
Cast

Vincent Cassel
Vidocq

Patrick Chesnais
Henry

August Diehl
Nathanaël

Olga Kurylenko
The Baroness

Denis Lavant
Maillard

Freya Mavor
Annette

Denis Ménochet
Dubillard

Jérôme Pouly
Courtaud

James Thierrée
The Duke

Fabrice Luchini
Fouché

Fayçal Safi
Mehmet

Antoine Lelandais
'Fleur d'Épine'

Frédéric Fix
Pelissier

Némo Schiffman
Charles

Lucien Belvès
Poitou

Maxime Lefrançois
Farge

Antoine Basler
Perrin

Fabien Orcier
Veteran

Jérôme Cachon
Gendarme at Bicêtre

Régis Maynard
Letallec