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Empire of the Wolves

Original title: L'empire des loups
  • 20052005
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  • 2h 8m
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5.8/10
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L'empire des loups (2005)
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A disgraced policeman helps a young detective to hunt down a serial killer who targets Turkish women in Paris.A disgraced policeman helps a young detective to hunt down a serial killer who targets Turkish women in Paris.A disgraced policeman helps a young detective to hunt down a serial killer who targets Turkish women in Paris.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
12K
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  • Director
    • Chris Nahon
  • Writers
    • Jean-Christophe Grangé(novel)
    • Chris Nahon(screenplay)
    • Christian Clavier(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean Reno
    • Arly Jover
    • Jocelyn Quivrin
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  • Director
    • Chris Nahon
  • Writers
    • Jean-Christophe Grangé(novel)
    • Chris Nahon(screenplay)
    • Christian Clavier(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean Reno
    • Arly Jover
    • Jocelyn Quivrin
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    • 39User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
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    Jean Reno in L'empire des loups (2005)
    Arly Jover in L'empire des loups (2005)
    Arly Jover in L'empire des loups (2005)
    Vernon Dobtcheff and Arly Jover in L'empire des loups (2005)
    Jean Reno in L'empire des loups (2005)

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    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Jean-Louis Schifferas Jean-Louis Schiffer
    Arly Jover
    Arly Jover
    • Anna Heymesas Anna Heymes
    Jocelyn Quivrin
    Jocelyn Quivrin
    • Paul Nerteauxas Paul Nerteaux
    Laura Morante
    Laura Morante
    • Mathilde Uranoas Mathilde Urano
    Philippe Bas
    Philippe Bas
    • Laurentas Laurent
    David Kammenos
    David Kammenos
    • Azer Zekias Azer Zeki
    Didier Sauvegrain
    • Dr. Ackermanas Dr. Ackerman
    Patrick Floersheim
    Patrick Floersheim
    • Philippe Charlieras Philippe Charlier
    Etienne Chicot
    Etienne Chicot
    • Olivier Amienas Olivier Amien
    Albert Dray
    Albert Dray
    • Le lieutenantas Le lieutenant
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Kudseyias Kudseyi
    Élodie Navarre
    Élodie Navarre
    • La fliquetteas La fliquette
    Philippe du Janerand
    Philippe du Janerand
    • Le légisteas Le légiste
    Corentin Koskas
    • L'interneas L'interne
    Jean-Pierre Martins
    Jean-Pierre Martins
    • Professeur Ravias Professeur Ravi
    Jean-Marc Huber
    • Gurdilekas Gurdilek
    Donatienne Dupont
    • Clothildeas Clothilde
    Jean-Michel Tinivelli
    • Caraccilias Caraccili
    • Director
      • Chris Nahon
    • Writers
      • Jean-Christophe Grangé(novel) (screenplay)
      • Chris Nahon(screenplay)
      • Christian Clavier(screenplay)
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    • Goofs
      When Anna gets out of the shower and dresses, her bra is not clipped properly at the back, but when she goes to the door it is now clipped correctly.
    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Kill Everything
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    User reviews39

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    7/10
    Better than I expected..Considering the reviews
    I keep finding myself liking French action movies more than Hollywood films. Not that I hate Hollywood action films. This particular movie is good at one thing. Escapism. Pure escapism. The plot is so so, but the movie is such that almost 2 hours go by and I've hardly noticed.

    This movie is much better than The Crimson Rivers 2. Although I love the character in that movie. Jean Reno's beard in this one is a lil off putting. But still great acting nonetheless. Empire of the Wolves (as is the name on the disk.. if you entered that in search in IMDb you'd come up empty handed. ) has great similarities to the first Crimson Rivers. Although there, the camera work was so superiour that there's no comparison. Crimson Rivers 2 is not based on a novel of the first movie. This one is. The score is pretty good. And the female lead did a darn good job with what she was given. I'm not entirely sure why some didn't like the movie, maybe they were expecting Delicatessen or some masterpiece. But hey, up against most of the Hollywood fare, this one trounces them.

    7/10

    Quality: 4/10 (confusing storyline) Entertainment: 10/10 Replayable: 10/10
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    • Jan 23, 2006

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2005 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
      • Turkey
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Germany)
      • Official site (Russia)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Kurtlar imparatorluğu
    • Filming locations
      • Cappadoccia, Turkey
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont
      • TF1 Films Production
      • Kairos
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    • Budget
      • €24,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,373,145
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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