The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
32 audience votes
Key crew
- Douglas SirkDirector
- Hanns EislerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George SandersEugéne François Vidocq
- Signe HassoTherese De Pierremont
- Carole LandisLoretta de Richet
- Akim TamiroffEmile Vernet
- Gene LockhartPrefect of Police Richet
- Alma KrugerMarquise De Pierremont
- Alan NapierHoudon De Pierremont, Police Minister
- Jo Ann MarloweMimi De Pierremont
- Vladimir SokoloffUncle Hugo
- Pedro de CordobaPriest
- Leona MaricleOwner of Dress Shop
- Fritz LeiberPainter
