

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…
The Emperor of Paris (2018) is a drama, crime, and thriller film directed by Jean-François Richet. It stars Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, and August Diehl. The film runs for 2 hours 1 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 531 votes.

Vincent Cassel
Vidocq

Patrick Chesnais
Henry

August Diehl
Nathanaël

Olga Kurylenko
The Baroness

Denis Lavant
Maillard

Freya Mavor
Annette

Denis Ménochet
Dubillard

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The Emperor of Paris stars Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, and Olga Kurylenko, and was directed by Jean-François Richet.
The Emperor of Paris has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minutes.
The Emperor of Paris was released in 2018.
The Emperor of Paris is a drama, crime, and thriller film.
The Emperor of Paris holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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