The Emperor of Paris
L'Empereur de Paris
“Fugitive. Detective. Legend.”
Synopsis
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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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-06
Top Cast
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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
Maxime Lefrançois
Farge
Antoine Basler
Perrin
Fabien Orcier
Veteran
Release History & Theatrical Window
BCN Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-François Richet
- Screenplay & Story
- Éric Besnard
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp
- Original Title
- L'Empereur de Paris
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Gaumont, Mandarin Production, France 3 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, CN6 Productions, Actes Prolétariens, 120 Films, Entourage Pictures, Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions, BNP Paribas Fortis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-François Richet
Éric Besnard, Jean-François Richet
Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp
Manuel Dacosse
Hervé Schneid
Eric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-François Richet
Director
Eric Altmayer
Producer
Nicolas Altmayer
Producer
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Marcus Trumpp
Original Music Composer
Manuel Dacosse
Director of Photography
Éric Besnard
Screenplay
Emile Ghigo
Production Design
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor of Paris
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What is The Emperor of Paris about?
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.
Who directed The Emperor of Paris?
The Emperor of Paris was directed by Jean-François Richet.
Who stars in The Emperor of Paris?
The principal cast of The Emperor of Paris includes Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, Olga Kurylenko, Denis Lavant.
When was The Emperor of Paris released and how long is it?
The Emperor of Paris was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor of Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor of Paris was composed by Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emperor of Paris?
The Emperor of Paris holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).