Mesrine: Killer Instinct
L'Instinct de mort
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Public Enemy: Part One / Mesrine : L'instinct de mort (2009) - Trailer InternationalOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-03
Top 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
Florence Thomassin
Sarah
Elena Anaya
Sofia
Ludivine Sagnier
Sylvie Jeanjacquot
Michel Duchaussoy
Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
Myriam Boyer
Mesrine's mother
Abdelhafid Metalsi
Ahmed, pimp
Gilbert Sicotte
Billionaire
Mustapha Abourachid
Harki
Deano Clavet
Roger André
Sofiane Benrazzak
Fellagah #1
Farid Fedjer
Fellagah #2
Gilles Geisweiller
French officer
Leïla Bekhti
Fellaga's daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.6x
-$10M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-François Richet
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdel Raouf Dafri, Jean-François Richet, Jacques Mesrine
- Original Score
- Dahmane El Harrachi, Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp
- Original Title
- L'Instinct de mort
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish, Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15M
- Production Studios
- Remstar Productions, Novo RPI, La Petite Reine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-François Richet
Abdel Raouf Dafri, Jean-François Richet, Jacques Mesrine
Dahmane El Harrachi, Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp
Robert Gantz
Hervé Schneid
Daniel Delume, Thomas Langmann, Max Adler, Serge Hayat, Ruben Samuel Sachs
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-François Richet
Director
Thomas Langmann
Producer
Robert Gantz
Director of Photography
Abdel Raouf Dafri
Writer
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Marcus Trumpp
Original Music Composer
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Emile Ghigo
Production Design
Virginie Montel
Costume Design
Serge Hayat
Producer
Fouede Zabaiou
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesrine: Killer Instinct
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What is Mesrine: Killer Instinct about?
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.
Who directed Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct was directed by Jean-François Richet.
Who stars in Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
The principal cast of Mesrine: Killer Instinct includes Vincent Cassel, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, Gilles Lellouche, Roy Dupuis.
When was Mesrine: Killer Instinct released and how long is it?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $15M at the worldwide box office (0.6 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mesrine: Killer Instinct was composed by Dahmane El Harrachi, Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp.
Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct based on a book or true story?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jacques Mesrine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).