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The Emperor of Paris (2018): movie guide
The Emperor of Paris (2018) is a Drama, Crime, Thriller running about 121 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 542 votes. Notable cast includes Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, Olga Kurylenko. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2018-12-19
- Runtime: 121 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2018-12-19

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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.
Cast highlights
The Emperor of Paris features Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, Olga Kurylenko, Denis Lavant, Freya Mavor. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2018-12-19. Runtime: 121 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (542 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller. Original language: fr. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Emperor of Paris?
- The Emperor of Paris is listed as Drama, Crime, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Emperor of Paris?
- The Emperor of Paris runs about 121 minutes.
- Who stars in The Emperor of Paris?
- Cast highlights include Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, Olga Kurylenko, Denis Lavant, Freya Mavor.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Emperor of Paris?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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