The Battle of Algiers
“The Battle of Algiers,” directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, is a gripping historical drama that vividly depicts the intense urban warfare between Algerian independence fighters and French colonial forces in the 1950s. The film explores the complexities of guerrilla tactics and counter-insurgency, highlighting the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by both sides in the struggle for Algerian independence.
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Director: Gillo Pontecorvo
Actors: Abderrahmane Brahimi, Brahim Hadjadj, Fatiha Djoudi, Fouzia El Kader, Fusia El Kader, Gene Wesson, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir, Jean Martin, Larbi Zekkal, Mohamed Ben Kassen, Noureddine Brahimi, Rouiched, Saadi Yacef, Samia Kerbash, Tomasso Neri, Ugo Paletti, Yacef Saadi
Company: Casbah Film, Igor Film
Awards: Top rated movie #239 | Nominated for 3 Oscars, 9 wins & 8 nominations total
Budget: $800,000
Worldwide Gross: $962,002
Duration:
2h 1minRelease: 1966
Release Date: 1966-09-08
IMDb: 8.1
TMDB: 7.9
Rotten Tomatoes: 99%
Metacritic: 96
FilmAffinity: 8.0