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Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)

7.3/10 · 1,021 votes 1h 53m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#39 of 219 films from 2008 #413 of 2168 in action

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

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Overview

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.

Cast

Vincent Casselas Jacques Mesrine
Cécile de Franceas Jeanne Schneider
Gérard Depardieuas Guido
Gilles Lelloucheas Paul
Roy Dupuisas Jean-Paul Mercier
Florence Thomassinas Sarah
Elena Anayaas Sofia
Ludivine Sagnieras Sylvie Jeanjacquot
Michel Duchaussoyas Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
Myriam Boyeras Mesrine's mother
Abdelhafid Metalsias Ahmed, pimp
Gilbert Sicotteas Billionaire
Mustapha Abourachidas Harki
Deano Clavetas Roger André

Facts

Release dateOctober 22, 2008
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) — about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
Original titleL'Instinct de mort
LanguageFR
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$15,000,000 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt1259014

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Questions

How long is Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,021 votes, which places it #39 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 83%) and #413 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct was directed by Jean-François Richet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008), Plane (2023), The Emperor of Paris (2018).
Who stars in Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
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.
What is Mesrine: Killer Instinct rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/75203.

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