The Emperor of Paris
L'Empereur de Paris
2018 · 2h 1m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · Belgium, France · Rated 16 (DE)
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.
Directed by
Jean-François RichetWritten by
Éric Besnard6.3Smart score
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19th centuryambiguousantagonisticbased on true storycriminal mastermindcriminal underworldcuriousescaped convicthistorical fictionhistorical figurenapoleonic warsparis, francereformed criminalstraightforwardtoulon, francevibrantwhimsicalzealous
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