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Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2010): Cast & Ratings

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Mesrine: Killer Instinct is a 2010 action thriller directed by Jean-François Richet, starring Gérard Depardieu, Vincent Cassel and Cécile De France. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metascore
71
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct About?

The premise of Mesrine: Killer Instinct without spoilers.

In 1960s Paris, Jacques Mesrine abandons a promising military career and embraces a life of crime, learning the ropes from mentor Guido. He quickly ascends through the criminal underworld, indulging in daring heists and passionate relationships. Seeking a fresh start, Mesrine flees to Canada with Jeanne, determined to execute one last, ambitious robbery that will ultimately thrust him into the spotlight and earn him international notoriety. This is a gripping biographical thriller exploring the rise and fall of a notorious criminal.

Mesrine: Killer Instinct Themes & Keywords

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  • mesrine
  • gangster
  • prison
  • 1960s
  • celebrity criminal
  • paris france
  • arizona desert
  • violence
  • bank robbery
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  • scotch whiskey
  • bagman
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  • casino
  • beer
  • telephone call
  • murder of a security guard
  • arizona
  • navajo reservation
  • dancing
  • racist joke
  • organisation armee secrete
  • reference to charles de gaulle
  • reference to bonnie and clyde
  • told in flashback
  • male rear nudity
  • paraplegic man
  • husband wife relationship
  • ski mask
  • wife beaten up by husband
  • bound and gagged
  • mirror reflection
  • father daughter relationship
  • armed robbery
  • montreal quebec canada
  • chauffeur
  • hostage
  • stripped naked
  • water torture
  • machine shop
  • police shootout
  • female rear nudity
  • docudrama drama
  • bare chested man
  • extradition
  • grandparent grandchild relationship
  • hairy chested man
  • prologue
  • removing a bullet
  • stabbing
  • epilogue
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Cast & crew

Mesrine: Killer Instinct Cast

Gérard Depardieu leads the cast, with Vincent Cassel and Cécile De France. Directed by Jean-François Richet.

From the director

More from Jean-François Richet

More films directed by Jean-François Richet, best-rated first: Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1, Plane, Blood Father and Assault on Precinct 13.

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Ratings

Mesrine: Killer Instinct Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mesrine: Killer Instinct 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Videos

Mesrine: Killer Instinct Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Mesrine: Killer Instinct Trailer
  • Trailer Public Enemy: Part One / Mesrine : L'instinct de mort (2009) - Trailer International

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Mesrine: Killer Instinct FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Mesrine: Killer Instinct, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

Mesrine: Killer Instinct runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Mesrine: Killer Instinct released?

Mesrine: Killer Instinct was released on August 27, 2010.

Who directed Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

Mesrine: Killer Instinct was directed by Jean-François Richet.

More films by Jean-François Richet

Who is in the cast of Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

Mesrine: Killer Instinct stars Gérard Depardieu, Vincent Cassel and Cécile De France.

How is Mesrine: Killer Instinct rated?

Mesrine: Killer Instinct has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does Mesrine: Killer Instinct have a post-credit scene?

No. Mesrine: Killer Instinct has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mesrine: Killer Instinct in?

The original language of Mesrine: Killer Instinct is French.

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