2018-12-19
6
121 min
paris france based on true story historical figure escaped convict historical fiction criminal underworld criminal mastermind napoleonic wars curious 19th century zealous reformed criminal toulon whimsical ambiguous antagonistic straightforward sympathetic vibrant
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.