Mesrine
Synopsis
Mesrine was the foremost criminal, public enemy N°1, the man most wanted in France, guilty of 39 crimes. "In the police or newspaper history, Mesrine broke all records". The film begins with his escape on May 8, 1978. Mesrine was the only man to escape from La Santé. We relive the 18 crazy months he spent on the run and his encounter with Sylvia who is swept into his madness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Génovès
- Screenplay & Story
- André Génovès
- Original Title
- Mesrine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- G.R. Productions, Parafrance Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesrine
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What is Mesrine about?
Mesrine was the foremost criminal, public enemy N°1, the man most wanted in France, guilty of 39 crimes. "In the police or newspaper history, Mesrine broke all records". The film begins with his escape on May 8, 1978. Mesrine was the only man to escape from La Santé. We relive the 18 crazy months he spent on the run and his encounter with Sylvia who is swept into his madness.
Who directed Mesrine?
Mesrine was directed by André Génovès.
Who stars in Mesrine?
The principal cast of Mesrine includes Nicolas Silberg, Caroline Aguilar, Gérard Sergue, Michel Poujade, Michel Beaune.
When was Mesrine released and how long is it?
Mesrine was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.