The Battle of Algiers (1966)
The Revolt that Stirred the World!
1966 · NR · 2h 2m · Drama, War, History
Genres: Drama, War, History
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.
Director: Gillo Pontecorvo
Writers: Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo
Music by: Gillo Pontecorvo, Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Marcello Gatti
Editor: Mario Morra, Mario Serandrei
Rated 7.9/10 by 910 viewers
Cast
Brahim Hadjadj as Ali La PointeMohamed Ben Kassen as Petit OmarYacef Saâdi as El-Hadi JaffarFouzia El Kader as HalimaHadj Smaine Mohamed SeghirLarbi Zekkal as Combattant FLNRouiched as The Drunk Man (uncredited)Noureddine Brahimi as Responsable FLNSi Mohamed Baghdadi as Larbi Ben M'hidiAbderrahmane Brahimi as Le Marié de la CasbahJean Martin as Colonel Philippe MathieuFatiha Djoudi as La Mariée de la CasbahMore like this
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