MENTALE aka THE CODE

Year: 2002
USA: Samuel Goldwyn
Cast: Samuel Le Bihan, Samy Naceri, Clotilde Courau, Marie Guillard, Michel Duchaussoy, Philippe Nahon, Francis Renaud, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Bibi Naceri, David Saracino, Adrien Saint-Jore, Frederic Pellegeay, Jean-Pierre Lazzerini, Stephane Ferrara, Thierry Perkins-Lyautey, Edith Scob, Elisabeth Macocco, Mohamed Ahaouari, Elisabeth Margoni, Mohamed Damraoui, Richard Baque, Rachid Chanana, Samir Guesmi, Marc Samuel, Chloe Mons, Linda Sanchez, Nabil Debouze, Paco Boublard, Chantal Garrigues, Frederic Maramber, Christine Chansou, Wanda Naceri, Sacha Naceri
Director: Manuel Boursinhac
Country: France
Language: French (English subtitles)
USA Rated: R for strong violence, language and sexuality
USA Release Date: 13 February 2004 (Limited Release - Los Angeles and New York)

Synopsis

Directed by Manuel Boursinhac, LA MENTALE (aka THE CODE) centers around Dris, played by Samuel Le Bihan (BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF), who returns to a quiet life with his devoted fiance after serving four years in prison. When Yanis, a childhood friend played by Samy Naceri (TAXI), lures him into one more heist, Dris can't refuse. Back into the world of organized crime, Dris discovers that the code of the streets is strict and the penalty for betrayal is far worse than prison. Torn between his loyalties, Dris must decide whether adhering to the code is worth risking his life.