The Mysteries of Paris

The Mysteries of Paris

1957 · 95 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Paris 1838, Prince Rodolphe vows on the deathbed of his friend Matilde to find Germain, the woman's son kidnapped by his father at birth. Disguised as a tramp, he wanders the city's slums encountering various characters who either help or hinder him.

Directed by Fernando Cerchio · Written by Fernando Cerchio

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