The Battle of Algiers 1966
Algerian War
Lost Command
They lived and loved and fought across three continents !
Rating
6.2 The Film
Lost Command
They lived and loved and fought across three continents !
The Story
After being freed from a Vietnamese war prison, French Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy is sent to help quell resistance forces in Algeria. With the help of the Capt. Esclavier, who has grown weary of war, and Capt. Boisfeuras, who lives for it, Raspeguy attempts to convert a rugged band of soldiers into a formidable fighting unit, with the promise of marrying a beautiful countess if he's made a general.
Runtime
129 min
Released May 1966
Cast & Crew
The Ensemble
Directed by
Mark Robson
Written by Nelson Gidding
Marquee
6 of 20
Gallery
The Stills.
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