Vidocq (2001 film)

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Vidocq is a 2001 movie, directed by Pitof, that pits the historical figure Eugène François Vidocq (played by Gérard Depardieu) against a supernatural soul-stealing monster called The Alchemist. It is notable as being the first major science fiction film to be shot entirely on digital film.

[edit] Plot

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In 19th century Paris, the famed detective Vidocq has disappeared, assumed killed by The Alchemist. Etienne Boisset, a young biographer of the great man, follows in his footsteps, progressively uncovering more of the story.


[edit] Cast and roles include

  • Gérard Depardieu - Vidocq
  • Guillaume Canet - Etienne Boisset
  • Inés Sastre - Préah
  • André Dussollier - Lautrennes
  • Edith Scob - Sylvia
  • Moussa Maaskri - Nimier
  • Jean-Pierre Gos - Tauzet
  • Isabelle Renauld - Marine Lafitte
  • Jean-Pol Dubois - Belmont
  • André Penvern - Veraldi
  • Gilles Arbona - Lafitte
  • Jean-Marc Thibault - Leviner
  • François Chattot - Froissard

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