2008 • R • 1h 53m • French

Mesrine: Killer Instinct

L'Instinct de mort

DramaThrillerActionBased on a true storySuspensefulAction-packed

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.

Certified R — adults only.

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65/100

★★★½☆

1,016 votes across 1 source

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7.3/10

Equals 73/100 · 1,016 votes

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