The Outlaws (1969)

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In prison in colonial Algeria, shortly after the end of the Second World War, three indigenous cellmates make out. Once free, they attack the authority represented by the triad of the boss, the gendarme and the administrator. “Living the colonial condition,” confided Tewfik Farès, “is something! It’s not sociologically or historically speaking. It’s life. And I think that’s all there in it. [...] For a hundred and thirty years, we wait. We hold back. We push back. We hope. At the same time, on different occasions, there are skirmishes, unrest.

Director: Tewfik Farès
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georges Moustaki
Editing: Rabah Dabouz, Hélène Arnal
Production: O.N.C.I.C.
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

algeria, algerian war (1954-62)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Outlaws about?
In prison in colonial Algeria, shortly after the end of the Second World War, three indigenous cellmates make out. Once free, they attack the authority represented by the triad of the boss, the gendarme and the administrator. “Living the colonial condition,” confided Tewfik Farès, “is something! It’s not sociologically or historically speaking. It’s life. And I think that’s all there in it. [...] For a hundred and thirty years, we wait. We hold back. We push back. We hope. At the same time, on different occasions, there are skirmishes, unrest.
Who directed The Outlaws?
The Outlaws was directed by Tewfik Farès.
Who stars in The Outlaws?
The Outlaws stars Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine), Mohamed Chouikh, Malek Kateb, Brahim Hadjadj, Djohra Bachene.
How long is The Outlaws?
The Outlaws has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Outlaws?
The Outlaws is a Drama, Western film.
Where was The Outlaws produced?
The Outlaws was produced in Algeria.