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The Battle of Algiers (1966): movie guide
The Battle of Algiers (1966) is a Drama, War, History running about 122 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 950 votes. Notable cast includes Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saâdi, Samia Kerbash. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1966-09-08
- Runtime: 122 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: Drama, War, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1966-09-08
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What is The Battle of Algiers about?
Former petty criminal Ali la Pointe becomes a commander of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directing a guerilla insurgency against the colonial French occupation. Paratrooper commander Colonel Phillippe Mathieu, a veteran of World War II and the First Indochina War, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings.
Cast highlights
The Battle of Algiers features Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saâdi, Samia Kerbash, Ugo Paletti, Fouzia El Kader. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1966-09-08. Runtime: 122 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (950 votes). Genres: Drama, War, History. Original language: it. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers is listed as Drama, War, History on TMDB.
- How long is The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers runs about 122 minutes.
- Who stars in The Battle of Algiers?
- Cast highlights include Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saâdi, Samia Kerbash, Ugo Paletti, Fouzia El Kader.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Battle of Algiers?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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