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La battaglia di Algeri
The Battle of Algiers

1966

The Battle of Algiers

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.

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2hrs 2mins

Drama, War, History

September 08, 1966

7.9

IMDb

Language

Arabic

Status

Released

Title:

The Battle of Algiers

Overview:

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.

Genres:

Drama, War, History

Languages:

Arabic, English, French

Runtime:

2hrs 2mins

Country Origin:

IT

Tagline:

The Revolt that Stirred the World!

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