The Battle of Algiers
The Revolt that Stirred the World!
1967 NR 2h 2m
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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| Original title | La battaglia di Algeri |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 13, 1967 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | IT |
| Country | DZ, Italy |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | revolution, struggle for independence, resistance fighter, french colonialism, algiers, algeria, algerian war (1954-62), djazair, algerian, battle of algiers, anti-colonialism, independance war, urban guerilla |
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FAQ
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.
When was The Battle of Algiers released?
The Battle of Algiers was released on Mar 13, 1967 (status: Released).
Who directed The Battle of Algiers?
Gillo Pontecorvo directed The Battle of Algiers.
What is the TMDB rating of The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 932 votes.