The Algerian War
1972, French. Directed by Yves Courrière & Philippe Monnier.
A French historical documentary that retraces the events leading up to Algeria's war of independence from 1954 to 1962, based on archive footage and testimonies from key players of the period.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 22 March 1972
- Original title
- La guerre d'Algérie
- Country
- France
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The Algerian War runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
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The Algerian War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 March 1972. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Algerian War?
The Algerian War (1972) was directed by Yves Courrière and Philippe Monnier and stars Jean Brassat, Jacques Charby, Francis Morane.