Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur
The Empire has its soldiers. It also has its spy.
Overview
Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur (Schulmeister, the Emperor's Spy) is a French historical adventure television series consisting of 13 episodes (1971–1974), inspired by the real life of Charles Louis Schulmeister, a famous spy in the service of Napoleon I. It alternates between historical facts and fiction, offering a fictionalized portrait of a cunning spy, loyal to Napoleon, and always ready to turn a situation to his advantage.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur (Schulmeister, the Emperor’s Spy, 1971–1974) follows the adventures of Charles Louis Schulmeister, a cunning Alsatian merchant recruited by Fouché to serve Napoleon I. A master of disguise and intrigue, he foils royalist and British plots across Europe: Holland, England, Switzerland, Austria... Season 1 features a series of standalone missions in which he manipulates enemies and allies to protect the Empire. In season 2, at the height and then decline of Napoleon's reign, he tackles more political affairs: the Austrian surrender at Ulm, intrigues in Vienna, international espionage, and even the Hundred Days. Surrounded by loyal followers such as Hammel and Suzel, he faces formidable adversaries, always turning situations to his advantage. Part historical epic, part suspense thriller, part comedy, the series combines meticulous reconstruction, lively dialogue, and a fast pace.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Roger Carel
Hammel
Jacques Fabbri
Schulmeister
Henri Virlogeux
Joseph Fouché
William Sabatier
Anne Jean Marie René Savary, Ministre de la police
Andrée Boucher
Suzel
Claudine Collas
Adeline
Howard Vernon
Sir Horace
Pierre Hatet
Grüner
Guy Fox
L'aubergiste
Raoul Billerey
Maréchal
Georges Claisse
Tchernitchef
Guy Delorme
Le Vicomte
Frequently Asked Questions
Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur (Schulmeister, the Emperor's Spy) is a French historical adventure television series consisting of 13 episodes (1971–1974), inspired by the real life of Charles Louis Schulmeister, a...
Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur has 1 season with 13 episodes.
Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur premiered on December 23, 1971.
No, Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur has ended. The final episode aired on April 15, 1974.
Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur originally aired on ORTF Télévision. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur was created by Jean-Claude Camredon.
Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur is classified as Action & Adventure, Family.