The Battle of Algiers (1966)
Original title: La battaglia di Algeri
The Battle of Algiers is a 1966 Italian-language drama movie directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Brahim Hadjadj, Mohamed Ben Kassen and Yacef Saâdi.
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
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What is The Battle of Algiers about?
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
When was The Battle of Algiers released?
The Battle of Algiers was released on 8 September 1966.
How long is The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers runs 2h 2m.
Who made The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Where can I watch The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Mometu.
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Cast
- Brahim Hadjadj as Ali La Pointe
- Mohamed Ben Kassen as Petit Omar
- Yacef Saâdi as El-Hadi Jaffar
- Fouzia El Kader as Halima
- Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
- Larbi Zekkal as Combattant FLN
- Rouiched as The Drunk Man (uncredited)
- Noureddine Brahimi as Responsable FLN
- Si Mohamed Baghdadi as Larbi Ben M'hidi
- Abderrahmane Brahimi as Le Marié de la Casbah
- Jean Martin as Colonel Philippe Mathieu
- Fatiha Djoudi as La Mariée de la Casbah
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