The Battle of Algiers
2 hr 5 min · 95/100
Showing at 1 theater in Tucson
Available theaters
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The Loft Cinema
3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ
About The Battle of Algiers
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu (Jean Martin), a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to 1950s Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe (Brahim Haggiag), 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 & Crew
Gillo Pontecorvo, Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi, Brahim Haggiag, Tommaso Neri, Samia Kerbash, Michele Kerbash, Fusia El Kader, Mohamed Ben Kassen, Antonio Musu, Ennio Morricone, Giovanni Axerio, Marcello Gatti, Mario Morra, Mario Serandrei
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers is 2 hr 5 min long.
Who directed The Battle of Algiers?
Gillo Pontecorvo
Who is Col. Mathieu in The Battle of Algiers?
Jean Martin plays Col. Mathieu in the film.
What is The Battle of Algiers about?
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu (Jean Martin), a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to 1950s Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe (Brahim Haggiag), 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.