The Battle of Algiers

Rating: 7.879
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Overview:
Tracing the struggle of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale to gain freedom from French colonial rule as seen through the eyes of Ali from his start as a petty thief to his rise to prominence in the organisation and capture by the French in 1957. The film traces the rebels' struggle and the increasingly extreme measures taken by the French government to quell the revolt.

Revenue:
$964,028

Date Released:
09/08/1966

Cast


140996

Brahim Hadjadj

Ali La Pointe

39953

Jean Martin

Colonel Philippe Mathieu

557864

Yacef Saâdi

El-Hadi Jaffar

1055191

Fouzia El Kader

Halima

1077248

Mohamed Ben Kassen

Petit Omar

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