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“People are more familiar with pictures of Jacques Mesrine that had been taken of him at the end of his life, when he was doing a lot of things with the media. So there's an iconic figure that people know, and I had to eventually get there; otherwise I guess the audience would have been disappointed. My only problem is that I'm a skinny guy, and it's very hard for me to put on weight.”

Quote by Vincent Cassel

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Vincent Cassel (born November 23, 1966) is a French actor, director, and producer. Known for his intense and versatile performances, he gained international recognition for his role in La Haine (1995). He later starred in Hollywood films such as Black Swan (2010) and the Jason Bourne series. Cassel won the César Award for Best Actor for Mesrine (2008). He is regarded as one of France's most influential actors. more

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