‘Mesrine: Killer Instinct’ an engrossing film

A powerful bio – the first of a two-parter – of the rise of French gangster Jacques Mesrine, first encountered as a soldier interrogating terrorists in 1950s Algeria and on his return to Paris where he falls under the influence of hood boss Guido (Depardieu).

Director: Jean-Francois Richet

Cast: Vincent Cassel, Gerard Depardieu, Cecile De France