Released
The Emperor of Paris
December 19 2018 (about 6 years ago)Rating
Based on
486 reviews
Fugitive. Detective. Legend.
- Director: Jean-François Richet
- Writer: Éric Besnard
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Runtime: 2 h 1 m
- Countries: Belgium, France
- 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
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.