

Vidocq
- Fantasy
- Action
- Thriller
- Crime
- Science Fiction
- Mystery
Paris, 1830. In the heart of the town, Vidocq, a famous detective, disappears as he fights the Alchemist, an assassin that he has been pursuing for a few months. His young biographer, Etienne Boisset, decides to avenge Vidocq's death and takes the investigation on...
Vidocq is a 2001 French fantasy-action thriller set in 1830s Paris, following a young biographer who investigates the disappearance of the legendary detective Vidocq during a confrontation with a mysterious assassin. Blending crime mystery with science fiction and dark fantasy elements, the film offers a stylized take on historical intrigue and revenge.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Top cast
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Gérard DepardieuVidocq
Guillaume CanetEtienne Boisset
Inés SastrePreah
André DussollierLautrennes
Édith ScobSylvia
Moussa MaaskriNimier
Jean-Pierre GosTauzet
Isabelle RenauldMarine Lafitte
Jean-Pol DuboisBelmont
André PenvernVeraldi
Gilles ArbonaLafitte
Jean-Marc ThibaultLeviner
François ChattotFroissard
Fred UlysseLe vieux souffleur
Elsa KikoïneLa muette

Trailer
Dark Portals: The Chronicles of Vidocq (2001) Trailer
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Vidocq — frequently asked
When was Vidocq released?
Vidocq was released on September 18, 2001.
What is Vidocq about?
The film follows Etienne Boisset, a young biographer, as he investigates the disappearance of the famous detective Vidocq, who vanished while pursuing an assassin known as the Alchemist in 1830s Paris.
What genres does Vidocq combine?
Vidocq blends fantasy, action, thriller, crime, science fiction, and mystery elements into a stylized historical narrative.









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