Characters & Themes
Mesrine (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 110 mins · French
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- Directed by
- André Génovès
- Starring
- Nicolas Silberg, Gérard Sergue, Michel Beaune, Caroline Aguilar, Michel Poujade, Louis Arbessier
Mesrine is portrayed as France’s most notorious criminal, public enemy No. 1, responsible for 39 offenses and hailed in police and press histories as a record‑breaker. The story opens with his daring May 8 1978 escape—the sole breakout from La Sante prison—and follows the 18 turbulent months he spends on the run, including his volatile relationship with Sylvia, who is drawn into his chaotic world.
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