Mesrine: Public Enemy #1
L'ennemi public n°1
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mesrine Public Enemy No. 1 Trailer 2010 HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-27
Top Cast
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Vincent Cassel
Jacques Mesrine
Ludivine Sagnier
Sylvie Jeanjacquot
Mathieu Amalric
François Besse
Gérard Lanvin
Charly Bauer
Samuel Le Bihan
Michel Ardouin
Olivier Gourmet
Commissioner Broussard
Georges Wilson
Henri Lelièvre
Michel Duchaussoy
Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
Anne Consigny
Lawyer of Jacques Mesrine
Laure Marsac
Interview reporter
Alain Fromager
Jacques Dallier, journalist for Minute
Alain Doutey
President of the court in Compiègne
Arsène Mosca
Jojo, policeman
Christophe Vandevelde
Inspector Gégé
Luc Thuillier
Commissioner OCRB / Lucien Aimé-Blanc
Serge Biavan
Inspector SRPJ
Pascal Elso
Commissioner SRPJ
Isabelle Vitari
Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 3, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 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
- Original Score
- Marcus Trumpp, Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- L'ennemi public n°1
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15M
- Production Studios
- Remstar Productions, La Petite Reine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-François Richet
Abdel Raouf Dafri, Jean-François Richet
Marcus Trumpp, Marco Beltrami
Robert Gantz
Bill Pankow, Hervé Schneid
Thomas Langmann, André Rouleau, Maxime Rémillard, Max Adler, Daniel Delume
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-François Richet
Director
Abdel Raouf Dafri
Writer
Thomas Langmann
Producer
André Rouleau
Producer
Bill Pankow
Editor
Robert Gantz
Director of Photography
Maxime Rémillard
Producer
Marcus Trumpp
Original Music Composer
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Virginie Montel
Costume Design
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Serge Hayat
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesrine: Public Enemy #1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 about?
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.
Who directed Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 was directed by Jean-François Richet.
Who stars in Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
The principal cast of Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 includes Vincent Cassel, Ludivine Sagnier, Mathieu Amalric, Gérard Lanvin, Samuel Le Bihan.
When was Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 released and how long is it?
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 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: Public Enemy #1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 was composed by Marcus Trumpp, Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).