Overview

Director: Gillo Pontecorvo

Writers:Gillo Pontecorvo (writer)
Franco Solinas (writer)

Release Date:20 September 1967 (USA) more
Genre:Drama / History / War more
Tagline:The French Colonel...who was forced even to torture! One of the many women...who stopped at nothing to win! The Algerian Street Boy...who became a rebel hero! more
Plot Outline:A surprisingly unbiased account of the bloodiest revolution in modern history. more
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Plot Keywords:French Soldier / Insurrection / Uniform / Government / French Army more
Awards:Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 7 wins more

Additional Details

Also Known As:Maarakat madinat al Jazaer (Algeria: Arabic title)
The Battle of Algiers (USA)
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Runtime:121 min
Country:Algeria / Italy
Language:Italian / French / English / Arabic
Color:Black and White
Aspect Ratio:1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:Mono

Synopsis

A film commissioned by the Algerian government that shows the Algerian revolution from both sides. The French foreign legion has left Vietnam in defeat and has something to prove. The Algerians are seeking independence. The two clash. The torture used by the French is contrasted with the Algerian's use of bombs in soda shops. A look at war as a nasty thing that harms and sullies everyone who participates in it. Written by John Vogel {jlvogel@comcast.net}

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