A Prophet (2009)
Original title: Un prophète
A Prophet is a 2009 French-language crime movie directed by Jacques Audiard, with a running time of 2h 35m. It stars Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup and Adel Bencherif.
Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group.
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What is A Prophet about?
Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group.
When was A Prophet released?
A Prophet was released on 26 August 2009.
How long is A Prophet?
A Prophet runs 2h 35m.
Who made A Prophet?
A Prophet was directed by Jacques Audiard.
Where can I watch A Prophet?
A Prophet is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch A Prophet
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Tahar Rahim as Malik El Djebena
- Niels Arestrup as César Luciani
- Adel Bencherif as Ryad
- Hichem Yacoubi as Reyeb
- Reda Kateb as Jordi
- Jean-Philippe Ricci as Vettori
- Gilles Cohen as Prof
- Antoine Basler as Pilicci
- Pierre Leccia as Sampierro
- Foued Nassah as Antaro
- Jean-Emmanuel Pagni as Santi
- Frédéric Graziani as Prison Warden
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