Mesrine (1984)
Mesrine was the foremost criminal, public enemy N°1, the man most wanted in France, guilty of 39 crimes. "In the police or newspaper history, Mesrine broke all records". The film begins with his escape on May 8, 1978. Mesrine was the only man to escape from La Santé. We relive the 18 crazy months he spent on the run and his encounter with Sylvia who is swept into his madness.
Director: André Génovès
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: February 29, 1984
Cast
- Nicolas Silberg - Jacques Mesrine
- Caroline Aguilar - Sylvia Jeanjacquot
- Gérard Sergue - François Besse
- Michel Poujade - Le commissaire Broussard
- Michel Beaune - Le commissaire Devos
- Louis Arbessier - Lelièvre
Screenplay
Production: G.R. Productions, Parafrance Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
gangster, 1970s, biography, based on true story, crime epic, based on real person
More Films by Director: André Génovès
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mesrine about?
- Mesrine was the foremost criminal, public enemy N°1, the man most wanted in France, guilty of 39 crimes. "In the police or newspaper history, Mesrine broke all records". The film begins with his escape on May 8, 1978. Mesrine was the only man to escape from La Santé. We relive the 18 crazy months he spent on the run and his encounter with Sylvia who is swept into his madness.
- Who directed Mesrine?
- Mesrine was directed by André Génovès.
- Who stars in Mesrine?
- Mesrine stars Nicolas Silberg, Caroline Aguilar, Gérard Sergue, Michel Poujade, Michel Beaune, Louis Arbessier.
- How long is Mesrine?
- Mesrine has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Mesrine?
- Mesrine is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Mesrine produced?
- Mesrine was produced in France.