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Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008)

7.3/10 · 962 votes 2h 13m ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#37 of 219 films from 2008 #404 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jean-François Richet · Written by Abdel Raouf Dafri

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Overview

After nearly two decades of legendary criminal feats, making him France's most notorious criminal while simultaneously feeding his desire for media attention and public adoration, Mesrine becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the law that ultimately seals his fate as the nation's most infamous public enemy.

Cast

Vincent Casselas Jacques Mesrine
Ludivine Sagnieras Sylvie Jeanjacquot
Mathieu Amalricas François Besse
Gérard Lanvinas Charly Bauer
Samuel Le Bihanas Michel Ardouin
Olivier Gourmetas Commissioner Broussard
Georges Wilsonas Henri Lelièvre
Michel Duchaussoyas Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
Anne Consignyas Lawyer of Jacques Mesrine
Laure Marsacas Interview reporter
Alain Fromageras Jacques Dallier, journalist for Minute
Alain Douteyas President of the court in Compiègne
Arsène Moscaas Jojo, policeman
Christophe Vandeveldeas Inspector Gégé

Facts

Release dateNovember 19, 2008
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
Original titleL'ennemi public n°1
LanguageFR
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$15,000,000 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt0411272

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Questions

How long is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 962 votes, which places it #37 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 84%) and #404 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 was directed by Jean-François Richet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008), Plane (2023), The Emperor of Paris (2018).
Who stars in Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
Vincent Cassel as Jacques Mesrine; Ludivine Sagnier as Sylvie Jeanjacquot; Mathieu Amalric as François Besse; Gérard Lanvin as Charly Bauer; Samuel Le Bihan as Michel Ardouin; Olivier Gourmet as Commissioner Broussard.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/39852.

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