The Battle of Algiers
1966, Italian. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
The Revolt that Stirred the World!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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The Battle of Algiers is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gillo PontecorvoDirector
- Brahim HadjadjAli La Pointe
- Jean MartinColonel Philippe Mathieu
- Yacef SaâdiEl-Hadi Jaffar
- Samia KerbashFathia
- Ugo PalettiCaptain
- Fouzia El KaderHalima
- Mohamed Ben KassenPetit Omar
- Si Mohamed BaghdadiLarbi Ben M'hidi (uncredited)
- Franco MoruzziMahmoud (uncredited)
- Tomasso NeriCaptain Dubois (uncredited)
- RouichedThe Drunk Man (uncredited)
- Gene Wesson(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 September 1966
- Original title
- La battaglia di Algeri
- Country
- Italy, Algeria
- Written by
- Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $964K
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The Battle of Algiers: quick answers
Is The Battle of Algiers worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 951 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Battle of Algiers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Battle of Algiers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Battle of Algiers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Battle of Algiers is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Battle of Algiers on?
The Battle of Algiers is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Battle of Algiers?
If you liked The Battle of Algiers, try Outlaws - For Greater Glory, Field of Lost Shoes, Walking with the Enemy.
Who directed The Battle of Algiers?
The Battle of Algiers (1966) was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and stars Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saâdi.