The Emperor of Paris

Plot

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 Cassel

Vidocq

Patrick Chesnais

Henry

August Diehl

Nathanaël

Olga Kurylenko

The Baroness

Denis Lavant

Maillard

Freya Mavor

Annette

Denis Ménochet

Dubillard

Jérôme Pouly

Courtaud

James Thierrée

The Duke

Fabrice Luchini

Fouché

Fayçal Safi

Mehmet

Antoine Lelandais

'Fleur d'Épine'

Frédéric Fix

Pelissier

Némo Schiffman

Charles

Lucien Belvès

Poitou