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Release Date:
22 October 2008 (Belgium) more
Plot:
The story of french gangster Jacques Mesrine, before he was called Public Enemy N°1. | add synopsis
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6 wins & 7 nominations more
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct
 (From Pure Movies. 25 January 2010, 2:16 AM, PST)

Vincent Cassel
 (From Pure Movies. 25 January 2010, 2:05 AM, PST)

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a good blockbuster of a famous French criminal more (21 total)

Cast

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Vincent Cassel ... Jacques Mesrine
Cécile De France ... Jeanne Schneider

Gérard Depardieu ... Guido
Gilles Lellouche ... Paul
Roy Dupuis ... Jean-Paul Mercier

Elena Anaya ... Sofia
Michel Duchaussoy ... Pierre André Mesrine - le père de Jacques Mesrine
Myriam Boyer ... La mère de Jacques Mesrine
Florence Thomassin ... Sarah
Abdelhafid Metalsi ... Ahmed - le proxénète
Gilbert Sicotte ... Le milliardaire
Deano Clavet ... Roger André
Mustapha Abourachid ... Le harki
Ludivine Sagnier ... Sylvie Jeanjacquot
Sofiane Benrazzak ... Le Fellagah #1 (as Sophiane Benrezzak)
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Also Known As:
Mesrine: Killer Instinct (UK) (USA)
Mesrine: L'instinct de mort (France) (poster title)
Mesrine: Part 1 - Death Instinct (International: English title)
Nemico pubblico n. 1 - L'istinto di morte (Italy)
Public Enemy Number One (Part 1) (International: English title)
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113 min
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Visa d'exploitation n° 116593 more
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Anachronisms: As Jean-Paul waits on the platform of the Montreal metro, a "Stand clear of the doors" sticker can clearly be seen. These were only introduced in 2001. more
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Featured in Gangstars (2009) (TV) more

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a good blockbuster of a famous French criminal, 13 December 2009
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Author: wvisser-leusden from Netherlands

Jacques Mesrine (1936 - 1979) was a well-known French criminal, getting himself a name for robbing banks and a number of murders. After having received a huge ransom for kidnapping a French millionaire in 1979, French authorities declared him 'Public Enemy Number One'. They increased their efforts to track Mesrine down, and executed him without a trial shortly afterwards. While imprisoned earlier on, Mesrine wrote his autobiography.

'Public Enemy Number One - Part 1' reflects the first part of this criminal's adult life. Starting in the late fifties in Algeria, where French soldier Jacques Mesrine served in the foul war of independence, we get a clear picture of his development as a master-criminal.

Although I think it difficult to judge the historical precision of its plot, this very French film surely makes a good watch. Male lead Vincent Cassel acts a convincing Jacques Mesrine, and the many supporting roles shine with equal quality. The parts 1 and 2 of 'Public enemy Number One' provide a real blockbuster that sticks to the mind.

For the fans of Ludivine Sagnier. She isn't in this Part 1, but will appear in Part 2.

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