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The Battle of Algiers
Running Time: 123 min.
Produced By: / Cabash Films / Igor Film / Magna [VIDEO DISTRIBUTOR]
Released: September 08, 1966 (Italy)

Summary:
This highly political film about the Algerian struggle for independence from France took "Best Film" honors at the 1966 Venice Film Festival. The bulk of the film is shot in flashback, presented as the memories of Ali (Brahim Haggiag), a leading memb... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Brahim Haggiag (Ali La Pointe) Yacef Saadi (Kader) Jean Martin (Colonel Mathieu) Tommaso Neri (Captain) All Cast & Crew >> Review: The principal characteristic of Gillo Pontecorvo's La Battaglia di Algeri (The Battle of Algiers) is its ferocious authenticity. It is a monument of neo-realism in the best tradition of Vittorio De Sica (Shoeshine, Bicycle Thieves) and Roberto Rosse ... Continue >>

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