Mesrine is a two-part 2008 French-Canadian film directed by Jean-François Richet and starring Vincent Cassel.
Part One is Known as Killer Instinct (L'instinct de mort in the original French title), while Part Two is known as Public Enemy Number 1 (L'ennemi public n° 1 in the original French title).
Killer Instinct's script was based on the autobiographical book L'instinct de mort by French gangster Jacques Mesrine, and details his rise in the Paris criminal underworld after serving in the army in Algeria. The movie follows his early exploits in Paris, and later in Canada.
The following firearms were used in the film Mesrine: Killer Instinct:
Mesrine is about to use this weapon to hit a prisoner during an interrogation during the war in Algeria.
The officer hands Mesrine his pistol to shoot the prisoner. The officer exchanges his pistol for the MAT-49
In Paris Mesrine is attacked by another gang, who shoot at him from a moving vehicle. It is difficult to tell what type of automatic weapon this is.
Mesrine executes the prisoner. After this event he turns into a murderer, not for the Government but for his own gain. Mesrine has an almost identical pistol upon his arrival back from in Paris, his new one seems to be nickle plated though, not blued like the one in this picture.
His own pistol is turned against him by his new boss, Guido (played by Gérard Depardieu) who lifted it from him when they hugged for the first time. This is the pistol that Mesrine uses throughout most of the rest of the movie.
Generic Double Barrel Shotgun picture
Paul (played by Gilles Lellouche)finds an antique shotgun during their first robbery in Paris.
After pretending to be police officers they walk away from the scene of the crime.
At the very end of the movie, in Canada, Mesrine and his new partner Jean-Paul (played by Roy Dupuis) murder two elderly Parks Rangers. This scene reminds us that after all the robberies, kidnaps and breakouts, they are viscous killers.
During the final shootout, Mesrine throws weapons into the prison yard to try and enable a breakout. Only one weapon makes it, this Uzi with extra mags attached.
Most of the actors show good weapon handling skills, though this prisoner shoots down the barrel.
Unknown Revolvers
I am still trying to confirm these weapons - if anyone has any ideas please write below!
During the bar-fight Mesrine pulls out a small revolver which he uses to shoot 1 of the thugs with twice. It is only seen very briefly, and only in this one scene. Anybody know this weapon?
File:Mesrineroadblock2.jpg In the United States he is finally caught by Sheriffs who set up a roadblock. They carry a number of shotguns and revolvers. Anyone know this one?
File:Mesrinesrevolver1.jpg After they have been stopped by the roadblock, Mesrine's girlfriend reaches for a small revolver. He wisely disarms her and throws the weapon down into the floor of the car.
Silenced Pistols
Guido uses a silenced pistol to kill a rival.
Same scene from above, different angle.
Later on, both Guido and Paul are killed by an assassin also armed with a silenced pistol.
Unknown Shotguns
Sawed-off shotgun used in the Casino robbery. Is this a semi-auto?
His girlfriend wields this riot-gun during the casino robbery.
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