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Vidocq (2001)

“To look into his mask was to lose your soul.”

6.0/10 · 598 votes 1h 38m r ActionFantasyThrillerScience-fictionCrimeMystery

#122 of 148 films from 2001 #1757 of 2168 in action

Directed by Pitof · Written by Jean-Christophe Grangé, Pitof, Eugène-François Vidocq

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Overview

Paris, 1830. In the heart of the town, Vidocq, a famous detective, disappears as he fights the Alchemist, an assassin that he has been pursuing for a few months. His young biographer, Etienne Boisset, decides to avenge Vidocq's death and takes the investigation on...

Cast

Gérard Depardieuas Vidocq
Guillaume Canetas Etienne Boisset
Inés Sastreas Preah
André Dussollieras Lautrennes
Édith Scobas Sylvia
Moussa Maaskrias Nimier
Jean-Pierre Gosas Tauzet
Isabelle Renauldas Marine Lafitte
Jean-Pol Duboisas Belmont
André Penvernas Veraldi
Gilles Arbonaas Lafitte
Jean-Marc Thibaultas Leviner
François Chattotas Froissard
Fred Ulysseas Le vieux souffleur

Facts

Release dateSeptember 18, 2001
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) — shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Thriller, Science-fiction, Crime, Mystery
LanguageFR
Box office$13,240,767
IMDbtt0164961

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Questions

How long is Vidocq?
Vidocq runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Vidocq worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 598 votes, which places it #122 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 18%) and #1757 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Vidocq?
Vidocq was directed by Pitof. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Catwoman (2004).
Who stars in Vidocq?
Gérard Depardieu as Vidocq; Guillaume Canet as Etienne Boisset; Inés Sastre as Preah; André Dussollier as Lautrennes; Édith Scob as Sylvia; Moussa Maaskri as Nimier.
What is Vidocq rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Vidocq?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/73270.

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