The Battle of Algiers 1966 · Italy, Algeria · 121 minutes · Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 5 nominations. docudrama political drama Stars: Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi Director: Gillo Pontecorvo The Revolt that Stirred the World! In the 1950s, fear and violence escalate as the people of Algiers fight for independence from the French government. Tags: colonialism, political unrest, fighting the system 8.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like The Revolt that Stirred the World! In the 1950s, fear and violence escalate as the people of Algiers fight for independence from the French government. Tags: colonialism, political unrest, fighting the system Watch The Battle of Algiers trailer Starring of The Battle of Algiers Brahim Hadjadj as Ali La Pointe Jean Martin as Col. Mathieu Yacef Saadi as Djafar Ugo Paletti as Captain Fusia El Kader as Halima Samia Kerbash as One of the girls Mohamed Ben Kassen as Petit Omar Gene Wesson as (uncredited) Storyline of The Battle of Algiers Tracing the struggle of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale to gain freedom from French colonial rule as seen through the eyes of Ali from his start as a petty thief to his rise to prominence in the organisation and capture by the French in 1957. The film traces the rebels' struggle and the increasingly extreme measures taken by the French government to quell the revolt. Genre: drama, war, history, documentary Theme: colonialism, political unrest, fighting the system Mood: food for thought Attribute: high artistic quality, high historical importance Flag: adult situations, graphic violence, not for children Award: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 5 nominations. Budget: 800000 Rating of The Battle of Algiers 8.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The Battle of Algiers Write your review or comment