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 Park Rangers. Jean-Paul uses a double barrel coachgun. This scene reminds us that after all the robberies, kidnaps and breakouts, they are vicious killers.
After expending his two rounds Jean-Paul uses his coachgun to bludgeon the Ranger to death.
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.
During the breakout attempt, most of the injuries and deaths are caused by the riflemen in the watchtowers armed with Mini 14's.
Most of the prison guards seem to be armed with Winchester 1300 riot guns. Although there does seem to be a mix of others in there.
Winchester 1300 defender.
Reloading during the battle - this looks like a Remington 870?
Shooting in the air to get all the prisoners on the deck.
Guards about to be blindsided by the prisoner with the Uzi...
The climax of the first film involves a prolonged battle at the prison where they had previously broken free from. They had vowed to return and free their comrades, so they armed up with automatic rifles and grenades. The plan goes wrong, and Mesrine is shot while trying to throw weapons into the prison yard. They have to abort the attack due to injuries sustained from the prison guards.
Jean-Paul and with his M16A2.
As the battle is quite long, the filmmakers take time to show both sides reloading which adds to the overall realism of the sequence.
Jean-Paul sustains a shoulder wound early in the battle and is unable to use his left arm.
Jean-Paul attempts to fire his M16A2 single handed, but his aim is ineffective as the rifle jumps around uncontrollably.
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:Mesrineroadblock1.jpg In the United States he is finally caught by Sheriffs who set up a roadblock. They carry a number of shotguns and revolvers.
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 in Paris. Is this a semi-auto?
His girlfriend wields this riot-gun during the casino robbery.
After escaping prison in Canada Mesrine and Jean-Paul go on a bank robbery spree. He is seen here carrying a pistol grip shotgun.
Jean-Paul uses a grenade to destroy the police cruiser, allowing them to escape.
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