Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)
Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido, Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder.
Director: Jean-François Richet
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: October 22, 2008
Cast
- Vincent Cassel - Jacques Mesrine
- Cécile de France - Jeanne Schneider
- Gérard Depardieu - Guido
- Gilles Lellouche - Paul
- Roy Dupuis - Jean-Paul Mercier
- Florence Thomassin - Sarah
- Elena Anaya - Sofia
- Ludivine Sagnier - Sylvie Jeanjacquot
- Michel Duchaussoy - Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
- Myriam Boyer - Mesrine's mother
Screenplay
- Abdel Raouf Dafri (Adaptation)
- Jean-François Richet (Adaptation)
- Abdel Raouf Dafri
- Jacques Mesrine (Book)
Cinematography: Robert Gantz
Editing: Hervé Schneid
Production: Remstar Productions, Novo RPI, La Petite Reine
Country: Canada, France, Italy
Language: Français, Español, العربية, English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Merciless and Violent Heists, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal
Keywords
casino, france, based on novel or book, kidnapping, gangster, based on true story, montreal, canada, prison escape, murder, shootout, bank robbery, ex soldier, 1960s, algerian war (1954-62)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mesrine: Killer Instinct about?
- Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido, Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder.
- Who directed Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
- Mesrine: Killer Instinct was directed by Jean-François Richet.
- Who stars in Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
- Mesrine: Killer Instinct stars Vincent Cassel, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, Gilles Lellouche, Roy Dupuis, Florence Thomassin.
- How long is Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
- Mesrine: Killer Instinct has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
- Mesrine: Killer Instinct is a Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
- Mesrine: Killer Instinct had a budget of $25M.
- How much did Mesrine: Killer Instinct gross?
- Mesrine: Killer Instinct grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was Mesrine: Killer Instinct produced?
- Mesrine: Killer Instinct was produced in Canada, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
- The themes of Mesrine: Killer Instinct include: Merciless and Violent Heists, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.