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The Emperor of Paris (2018)

“Fugitive. Detective. Legend.”

6.3/10 · 538 votes 2h 1m ThrillerDramaCrime

#224 of 328 films from 2018 #1515 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Jean-François Richet · Written by Éric Besnard

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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.

Cast

Vincent Casselas Vidocq
Patrick Chesnaisas Henry
August Diehlas Nathanaël
Olga Kurylenkoas The Baroness
Denis Lavantas Maillard
Freya Mavoras Annette
Denis Ménochetas Dubillard
Jérôme Poulyas Courtaud
James Thierréeas The Duke
Fabrice Luchinias Fouché
Fayçal Safias Mehmet
Antoine Lelandaisas 'Fleur d'Épine'
Frédéric Fixas Pelissier
Némo Schiffmanas Charles

Facts

Release dateDecember 19, 2018
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) — longer as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
Original titleL'Empereur de Paris
LanguageFR
IMDbtt7025976

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Questions

How long is The Emperor of Paris?
The Emperor of Paris runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is The Emperor of Paris worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 538 votes, which places it #224 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 32%) and #1515 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Emperor of Paris?
The Emperor of Paris was directed by Jean-François Richet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008), Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008), Plane (2023).
Who stars in The Emperor of Paris?
Vincent Cassel as Vidocq; Patrick Chesnais as Henry; August Diehl as Nathanaël; Olga Kurylenko as The Baroness; Denis Lavant as Maillard; Freya Mavor as Annette.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Emperor of Paris?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7852.

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