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The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama (1985)

The story of the film revolves around the epic of Sheikh Bouamama, a leader of the national resistance in Algeria during the French colonial era. The events are taking place in southwestern Algeria. The film also tells about different stages of the resistance, especially about one of the uprisings of the Algerian people, namely "the battle of the sons of Sidi Sheikh Bouamama", in which French General Leuti was appointed to try to suppress and end this resistance.

  • War
  • Action
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Athmane AriouetAthmane AriouetCheikh Bouamama
  • Photo of Sid Ahmed AgoumiSid Ahmed Agoumi
  • Photo of Ahmed BenaissaAhmed Benaissa
  • Photo of Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)
  • Photo of Pierre BelotPierre Belot
  • Photo of Jacques BouanichJacques Bouanich
  • Photo of Robert BazilRobert Bazil
  • Photo of Mahmoud AzizMahmoud Aziz
  • Photo of Abdelkader BelmokademAbdelkader Belmokadem
  • Photo of Mohammed Ben MohammedMohammed Ben Mohammed

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