The Battle of Algiers (1967)

"The Revolt that Stirred the World!"
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The Battle of Algiers
StarringBrahim HadjadjJean MartinYacef Saâdi
DirectorGillo Pontecorvo
WritersGillo Pontecorvo
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NR 2 hr 1 minMar 13th, 1967Drama, History, War
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 13th, 1967 - Buy Tickets
Movie Budget:$800,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$964,028 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Italian
Executive Producers:Fred Baker
Production Companies:Igor Film, Casbah Film
The Battle of Algiers on the Web:Official Website
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