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The Battle of Algiers (1966)

“The Revolt that Stirred the World!”

7.9/10 · 934 votes 2h 2m nr DramaHistoryWar

#5 of 17 films from 1966 #312 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo · Written by Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo

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Overview

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.

Cast

Brahim Hadjadjas Ali La Pointe
Jean Martinas Colonel Philippe Mathieu
Yacef Saâdias El-Hadi Jaffar
Samia Kerbashas Fathia
Fouzia El Kaderas Halima
Mohamed Ben Kassenas Petit Omar
Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
Noureddine Brahimias Responsable FLN
Si Mohamed Baghdadias Larbi Ben M'hidi (uncredited)
Ugo Palettias Captain
Larbi Zekkalas Combattant FLN
Abderrahmane Brahimias Le Marié de la Casbah
Tomasso Nerias Captain Dubois (uncredited)
Fatiha Djoudias La Mariée de la Casbah

Facts

Release dateSeptember 8, 1966
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — about the same as the 1966 average of 114 min
GenresDrama, History, War
Original titleLa battaglia di Algeri
LanguageIT
Budget$800,000
Box office$964,028 (1.2× budget)
IMDbtt0058946

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Questions

How long is The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is The Battle of Algiers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 934 votes, which places it #5 of 17 films released in 1966 in this index (top 76%) and #312 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Who stars in The Battle of Algiers?
Brahim Hadjadj as Ali La Pointe; Jean Martin as Colonel Philippe Mathieu; Yacef Saâdi as El-Hadi Jaffar; Samia Kerbash as Fathia; Fouzia El Kader as Halima; Mohamed Ben Kassen as Petit Omar.
What is The Battle of Algiers rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Battle of Algiers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/154490.

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