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The Battle of Algiers (1966)

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1966 · 122 min · Drama · War · History

The Battle of Algiers (1966) is a drama and war film with a runtime of 122 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.1 from 76K votes, alongside a TMDB score of 7.9. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The Battle of Algiers scores across every source.

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Overview

Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, 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.

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Is The Battle of Algiers (1966) worth watching?

The Battle of Algiers holds an IMDb rating of 8.1 from 76K votes, so it's very well reviewed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is The Battle of Algiers's IMDb rating?

The Battle of Algiers (1966) has an IMDb rating of 8.1 based on 76K votes.

How long is The Battle of Algiers?

The Battle of Algiers runs for 122 minutes (2h 2m).

When was The Battle of Algiers released?

The Battle of Algiers was released in 1966.

What genre is The Battle of Algiers?

The Battle of Algiers is a drama, war, history film.