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9.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 19671 Season

Vidocq

Series Overview

François Vidocq has been sentenced to eight years' hard labor for a crime he didn't commit. Escaped with the help of his faithful friends Desfossés and Fil de fer, the convict is pursued by his lifelong enemy: the policeman Flambart. Between scams and disguises, Vidocq initially leads an undercover life in 19th-century Paris. Eventually, the two men team up to fight criminals... And Vidocq succumbs to Annette's charms.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
ORTF Télévision
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

25 min per episode

Air Date Window

1967 – 1967

Premiered: Sat, Jan 7, 1967

Created By
Marcel BluwalMarcel Bluwal
Claude Loursais
Georges NeveuxGeorges Neveux

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Apr 1, 1967

Season 1, Episode 13: “Le Chapeau de l'empereur”

It's only been a few months since Vidocq began working for the police, complaints from jealous officers are multiplying and Mr. Henry is ready to dispense with his services. One last chance comes up for Vidocq: the police museum has been broken into, and the Emperor's hat and the black diamond have disappeared. Vidocq has just a few days to find these objects before the Emperor himself inaugurates the museum...

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marcel Bluwal

Screenplay & Story

Georges Neveux

Director of Photography

maurice damien

Department Leadership Roster

Marcel Bluwal

Marcel Bluwal

Director

Georges Neveux

Georges Neveux

Writer

maurice damien

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vidocq

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What is Vidocq about?

François Vidocq has been sentenced to eight years' hard labor for a crime he didn't commit. Escaped with the help of his faithful friends Desfossés and Fil de fer, the convict is pursued by his lifelong enemy: the policeman Flambart. Between scams and disguises, Vidocq initially leads an undercover life in 19th-century Paris. Eventually, the two men team up to fight criminals... And Vidocq succumbs to Annette's charms.

How many seasons does Vidocq have?

Vidocq comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Vidocq?

Key cast members in Vidocq include Bernard Noël, Geneviève Fontanel, Alain Mottet, Jacques Seiler, Marcel Charvey.

Who created or directed Vidocq?

Vidocq was developed and directed by Marcel Bluwal.