Le Rescapé (1986)
In a working-class immigrant neighborhood slated for demolition, Jo, the son of Ali, known as the Rescuer from the Algerian war, lives idle and delinquent, committing small assaults to pay for his drugs. One day, while attacking Slim's bar, he is arrested by Ben, a young beur cop torn between his roots and the imperatives of his mission to maintain public order. Giving in to the respect and friendship he feels for Ali, Ben agrees to release his son. But alas, far from calming down, Jo drifts deeper into violence, until the inevitable drama.
Director: Okacha Touita
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: August 27, 1986
Cast
- Miloud Khetib - Ben Jouhad
- Najim Laouriga - Youssef aka Jo
- Sid Ali Kouiret - Ali, le père de Youssef
- Mouss Zouheyri - Bouboule
- Mustapha El Anka
- Pascal Aubier - Le Comissaire
- Albert Dray - Marcel
- Jézabel Carpi
- Christine Dejoux - La jeune policière
- Mohamed Ben Smail
Screenplay
Cinematography: Denis Lenoir
Editing: Khadicha Bariha
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
algerian war (1954-62), algerian diaspora, algerian immigration
More Films by Director: Okacha Touita
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Rescapé about?
- In a working-class immigrant neighborhood slated for demolition, Jo, the son of Ali, known as the Rescuer from the Algerian war, lives idle and delinquent, committing small assaults to pay for his drugs. One day, while attacking Slim's bar, he is arrested by Ben, a young beur cop torn between his roots and the imperatives of his mission to maintain public order. Giving in to the respect and friendship he feels for Ali, Ben agrees to release his son. But alas, far from calming down, Jo drifts deeper into violence, until the inevitable drama.
- Who directed Le Rescapé?
- Le Rescapé was directed by Okacha Touita.
- Who stars in Le Rescapé?
- Le Rescapé stars Miloud Khetib, Najim Laouriga, Sid Ali Kouiret, Mouss Zouheyri, Mustapha El Anka, Pascal Aubier.
- How long is Le Rescapé?
- Le Rescapé has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Le Rescapé?
- Le Rescapé is a Drama film.