Vidocq
Synopsis
François Vidocq has deserted to go back to his wife and kids, so he becomes a thief. Unfortunately, he finds she had become Manon-la-blonde, mistress of a rich man named Ouvrard, and his children have disappeared. He offers his services to the chief of intelligence service and begins a fight against the Aristo, chief of the gang of the children of the sun. After a few years, he dismantles the gang, and finds both his sons. One has become a blackguard, the other a famous organist who is about to be knighted and will soon get married to his beloved.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Kemm
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Bernède
- Original Title
- Vidocq
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Société des Cinéromans
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Kemm
Arthur Bernède
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Kemm
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vidocq
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What is Vidocq about?
François Vidocq has deserted to go back to his wife and kids, so he becomes a thief. Unfortunately, he finds she had become Manon-la-blonde, mistress of a rich man named Ouvrard, and his children have disappeared. He offers his services to the chief of intelligence service and begins a fight against the Aristo, chief of the gang of the children of the sun. After a few years, he dismantles the gang, and finds both his sons. One has become a blackguard, the other a famous organist who is about to be knighted and will soon get married to his beloved.
Who directed Vidocq?
Vidocq was directed by Jean Kemm.
Who stars in Vidocq?
The principal cast of Vidocq includes René Navarre, Elmire Vautier, Rachel Devirys, Genica Missirio, Dolly Davis.
When was Vidocq released and how long is it?
Vidocq was released in 1923 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Vidocq based on a book or true story?
Vidocq is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Bernède".