The Battle of Algiers (1966)
The Revolt that Stirred the World!
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.
Cast
- Brahim Hadjadj - Ali La Pointe
- Jean Martin - Colonel Philippe Mathieu
- Yacef Saâdi - El-Hadi Jaffar
- Fouzia El Kader - Halima
- Mohamed Ben Kassen - Petit Omar
- Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
- Larbi Zekkal - Combattant FLN
- Rouiched - The Drunk Man (uncredited)
- Noureddine Brahimi - Responsable FLN
- Si Mohamed Baghdadi - Larbi Ben M'hidi
Screenplay
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope
Keywords
revolution, algerian, insurrection, black and white, algiers, algeria, resistance fighter, north africa, algerian war (1954-62), battle of algiers, struggle for independence, anti-colonialism, maghreb, djazair, independance war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battle of Algiers about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
- Who stars in The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers stars Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saâdi, Fouzia El Kader, Mohamed Ben Kassen, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir.
- How long is The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers is a Drama, War, History film.
- What is the budget of The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers had a budget of $800,000.
- How much did The Battle of Algiers gross?
- The Battle of Algiers grossed $964,028 worldwide.
- Where was The Battle of Algiers produced?
- The Battle of Algiers was produced in Italy, Algeria.
- What are the themes of The Battle of Algiers?
- The themes of The Battle of Algiers include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.