Les Nouvelles Aventures de Vidocq

1971-01-05 Crime 16+

Based on the memoirs of Eugène-François Vidocq, this series follows the adventures of this former convict turned policeman in the early 19th century. In these new adventures, Vidocq comes up against a ravishing “baronne”, a formidable gang leader. The cases entrusted to Vidocq are not only police affairs, but also delicate, political and even diplomatic affairs.

Storyline

First Aired

1971-01-05
Last Aired

1973-12-10
Creator

Marcel Bluwal
Genre

Crime
Seasons

2
Episodes

13
Status

Ended
Language

Français
Network

ORTF Télévision

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Season 1

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1. The Iron Crate

Vidocq, to everyone's surprise, has become head of the Sûreté Nationale. One of his former chain-mates...More

Vidocq, to everyone's surprise, has become head of the Sûreté Nationale. One of his former chain-mates, Desfossé, is compromised in a murder case.Less

55mins 1971-01-05

2. The Three Vidocq Crimes

Vidocq is accused of murdering two men who had denounced him to the police for blackmailing them. Arre...More

Vidocq is accused of murdering two men who had denounced him to the police for blackmailing them. Arrested and imprisoned, he manages to escape and discovers a plot hatched by the Baroness de Saint-Gély: the criminal has hired a fake Vidocq to arrest some very wealthy thugs.Less

55mins 1971-01-12

3. The Knights of the Night

Vidocq is tasked with finding the Empress's pink necklace (inherited from François I) before the recep...More

Vidocq is tasked with finding the Empress's pink necklace (inherited from François I) before the reception at which the Empress is to wear it.Less

55mins 1971-01-19

4. The Chauffeurs du Nord

Vidocq is tasked with arresting a gang of looters operating in northern France. These criminals attack...More

Vidocq is tasked with arresting a gang of looters operating in northern France. These criminals attack isolated farms, forcing peasants to confess where their savings are hidden by burning their feet.Less

55mins 1971-02-16

5. Failure for Vidocq

At the dawn of the Restoration, Mr. Henry, eager to protect Vidocq, sends him to Brittany to investiga...More

At the dawn of the Restoration, Mr. Henry, eager to protect Vidocq, sends him to Brittany to investigate the mysterious disappearance of emigrants who have returned to France clandestinely.Less