Movie·2018·121 min

The Emperor of Paris

Name: The Emperor of Paris
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2018-12-19
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, Olga Kurylenko, Denis Lavant

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Fugitive. Detective. Legend.

6.3 / 10 · TMDBTomatometer 70%Audience 61%IMDb 6.3Letterboxd 3.0

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Drama Crime Thriller

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.

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