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Mesrine: Public Enemy #1
CANADA · 2008

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

Jean-François Richet
French organized crime media manipulation criminal notoriety paranoia and isolation law enforcement confrontation
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Synopsis

After nearly two decades of legendary criminal feats, making him France's most notorious criminal while simultaneously feeding his desire for media attention and public adoration, Mesrine becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the law that ultimately seals his fate as the nation's most infamous public enemy.

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