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The King of Algiers (2023)

Movie ★ 6.0 92 min

Comedy Drama

Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.

Elias Belkeddar Director Thomas Bidegain Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 24, 2023
Runtime
92 min
Budget
$5.5M
IMDb
tt27502506
Country
Algeria,
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Reda Kateb Reda Kateb Omar Benoît Magimel Benoît Magimel Roger Meriem Amiar Meriem Amiar Samia Haroun Attalah Bilel Amani Bentarki Capsula Maria Bentoumi Maria Bilel Bouzidi Bilel Zina Bouzid Merguez Ryan Drici Ryan Amar Guermoud Amar Raouf Mouzarine Raouf Islem Oukaci Islem Youcef Rezzoug Youcef R'Mimez Le vieux Chahine Beriah Karim Morad Khane L'avocat Makhlouf Larbi Le dealer Keisa Nakahara Kiki

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Frequently asked questions

What is The King of Algiers about?
Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.
Who directed The King of Algiers?
The King of Algiers was directed by Elias Belkeddar.
Who stars in The King of Algiers?
The King of Algiers stars Reda Kateb, Benoît Magimel, Meriem Amiar, Haroun Attalah.
When was The King of Algiers released?
The King of Algiers is a 2023 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The King of Algiers?
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