Bazzjazz
8/10This film is a two part film . Vincent Cassell is stellar as this gangster above the law. Based on true Events. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of violence.
Reviewed on April 26, 2018
Mesrine: Killer Instinct(2008)
L'Instinct de mort
7.3(1,021)1h 53m2008-10-22
DramaActionThrillerCrime
Mesrine: Killer Instinct Synopsis
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.
Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) is a drama, action, thriller and crime film directed by Jean-François Richet, released on October 22, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Vincent Cassel, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu and Gilles Lellouche. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,021 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-François Richet
- Writers:
- Jean-François Richet, Abdel Raouf Dafri, Jacques Mesrine
- Producers:
- Thomas Langmann, Serge Hayat, Fouede Zabaiou
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Gantz
- Composer:
- Marco Beltrami
- Production:
- Remstar Productions, Novo RPI, La Petite Reine
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Cassel
as Jacques Mesrine
Cécile de France
as Jeanne Schneider
Gérard Depardieu
as Guido
Gilles Lellouche
as Paul
Roy Dupuis
as Jean-Paul Mercier
Florence Thomassin
as Sarah
Elena Anaya
as Sofia
Ludivine Sagnier
as Sylvie Jeanjacquot
Michel Duchaussoy
as Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
Myriam Boyer
as Mesrine's mother
Abdelhafid Metalsi
as Ahmed, pimp
Gilbert Sicotte
as Billionaire
Key crew
Directed by Jean-François Richet, written by Jean-François Richet, Abdel Raouf Dafri and Jacques Mesrine, produced by Thomas Langmann, Serge Hayat and Fouede Zabaiou.
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
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The main cast of Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) includes Vincent Cassel, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, Gilles Lellouche and Roy Dupuis. The film was directed by Jean-François Richet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mesrine: Killer Instinct released?
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct was released on October 22, 2008 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct worth watching?
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,021 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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