Patrol in the East (1971)

8.0/10 115 min War Drama

Overview

The film traces the story of a patrol of the Algerian National Liberation Army (ALN), whose mission is to transport a prisoner French soldier to the Tunisian border. Through the march of this group of guerrillas we witness the spirit of sacrifice and combativeness of these men from the people. The patrol will be decimated, but a young peasant will take over and complete the mission.

Cast

Hacène Benzerari

Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir

Brahim Hadjadj

Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine)

Abdelhamid Habati

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