The Battle of Algiers

The people of Algiers fight for independence when from France when fear and violence escalate in the 1950s.

Released:
September 08, 1966

Cast:

Jean Martin
Saadi Yacef
Brahim Haggiag
Tommaso Neri

Director:
Gillo Pontecorvo

Producer:
Silver Ribbon

Written by:
Franco Solinas

Distributor:
Rizzoli

Budget:
$800,000

Awards:

Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Director (Gillo Pontecorvo)
Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Foreign Language Film

Metacritic Score:
94

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
99%

FILM