Vidocq

François Vidocq has been sentenced to eight years' hard labor for a crime he didn't commit. Escaped with the help of his faithful friends Desfossés and Fil de fer, the convict is pursued by his lifelong enemy: the policeman Flambart. Between scams and disguises, Vidocq initially leads an undercover life in 19th-century Paris. Eventually, the two men team up to fight criminals... And Vidocq succumbs to Annette's charms.

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Created By	Claude Loursais Marcel Bluwal Georges Neveux
Status	Ended
Original Name	Vidocq
First Air Date	January 7, 1967
Last Air Date	April 1, 1967
Seasons	1
Episodes	13
Episode Runtime	25min
Language	French
Original Language	French
Production Countries	France
Production Companies	Gaumont Télévision Télévision Internationale 66
Networks	ORTF Télévision

S01E13

Le Chapeau de l'empereur

It's only been a few months since Vidocq began working for the police, complaints from jealous officers are multiplying and Mr. Henry is ready to dispense with his services. One last chance comes up for Vidocq: the police museum has been broken into, and the Emperor's hat and the black diamond have disappeared. Vidocq has just a few days to find these objects before the Emperor himself inaugurates the museum...

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