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The Battle of Algiers

NR19662h 2mGillo Pontecorvo
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 99% · Metacritic 96

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"The Revolt that Stirred the World!"

Former petty criminal Ali la Pointe becomes a commander of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directing a guerilla insurgency against the colonial French occupation. Paratrooper commander Colonel Phillippe Mathieu, a veteran of World War II and the First Indochina War, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings.

DramaWarHistory
RevolutionAlgerianAlgiers, AlgeriaResistance FighterFrench ColonialismAlgerian War (1954-62)Battle Of AlgiersStruggle For IndependenceAnti-colonialismDjazair

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What is The Battle of Algiers (1966) about?

Former petty criminal Ali la Pointe becomes a commander of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directing a guerilla insurgency against the colonial French occupation. Paratrooper commander Colonel Phillippe Mathieu, a veteran of World War II and the First Indochina War, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings.

Who stars in The Battle of Algiers?

The Battle of Algiers stars Brahim Hadjadj (Ali La Pointe), Jean Martin (Colonel Philippe Mathieu), Yacef Saâdi (El-Hadi Jaffar), Samia Kerbash (Fathia), Ugo Paletti (Captain). The film was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.

How long is The Battle of Algiers?

The Battle of Algiers has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated NR.

Is The Battle of Algiers worth watching?

The Battle of Algiers holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 99. Fans of Drama, War, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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