The Battle of Algiers
Movie • 1966

The Battle of Algiers

The Revolt that Stirred the World!

Filmistani87
Blockbuster
IMDb8.176K
897votes
DramaWarHistoryEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophicalCult Classic
Why Watch

A Drama, War film (1966) rated 8.1/10 on IMDb by 76K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Brahim Hadjadj, Mohamed Ben Kassen, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.

Synopsis

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
Brahim Hadjadj
Ali La Pointe
Mohamed Ben Kassen
Mohamed Ben Kassen
Petit Omar
Yacef Saâdi
Yacef Saâdi
El-Hadi Jaffar
Fouzia El Kader
Fouzia El Kader
Halima
Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
Larbi Zekkal
Larbi Zekkal
Combattant FLN
Rouiched
Rouiched
The Drunk Man (uncredited)
Noureddine Brahimi
Noureddine Brahimi
Responsable FLN
Si Mohamed Baghdadi
Si Mohamed Baghdadi
Larbi Ben M'hidi
Abderrahmane Brahimi
Abderrahmane Brahimi
Le Marié de la Casbah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Battle of Algiers worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates The Battle of Algiers 87/100 (IMDb: 8.1/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.

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Is The Battle of Algiers a hit or flop?

The Battle of Algiers is a blockbuster hit — 76K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 87/100 confirm massive audience approval.

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…

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