Battle of Algiers, The

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Battle of Algiers, The

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.

Directed By:	Gillo Pontecorvo	Genre:	Drama / History / War
Cast:	Brahim Hadjadj, Fusia El Kader, Samia Kerbash, Jean Martin, Ugo Paletti, Yacef Saadi	Year of Production:	1966

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Battle of Algiers - Criterion Collection, The (DVD, NR)

Region: 1
Released: Oct-12-2004
Run Time: 125 minutes

Battle of Algiers, The (DVD, 15)

Region: 2
Released: Dec-1-2003
Run Time: 116 minutes

Battle of Algiers, The: The Criterion Collection [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray Disc, NR)

Region: A (Blu-ray)
Released: Aug-9-2011
Run Time: 121 minutes

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* illini4life (Added movie on September 5, 2006)

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