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.
| Original Title | L'Instinct de mort |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Canada, France, Italy |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Director | Jean-François Richet |
| Runtime | 113 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (993 votes) |
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The action here isn't perfunctory — it's considered, with internal logic. The staging of fights and chases shows a director who knows the genre from the inside.
A well-made ride. Doesn't claim depth, but does its job honestly and without boredom.
For those who appreciate a solidly made genre film without pretensions.
Director: Jean-François Richet
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In company with popcorn. Loud, with a big screen — that's what it was made for.
Vincent Cassel
Jacques Mesrine
Cécile de France
Jeanne Schneider
Gérard Depardieu
Guido
Gilles Lellouche
Paul
Roy Dupuis
Jean-Paul Mercier
Florence Thomassin
Sarah
Elena Anaya
Sofia
Ludivine Sagnier
Sylvie Jeanjacquot
Michel Duchaussoy
Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
Myriam Boyer
Mesrine's mother
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