Vidocq (1923)
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.
- Date of release
- 1923-02-23
- TMDB
- 9.0 / 10 (1)
- Director
- Jean Kemm
Casting
Interesting facts
Vidocq is a 1923 French historical drama film directed by Jean Kemm and starring René Navarre, Elmire Vautier and Rachel Devirys. It is based on the novel of the same title by Arthur Bernède. The film's sets were designed by the art director Louis Nalpas.
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