The King of Algiers

The King of Algiers

6.0IMDb Score
Released:2023-05-24
Genre:Comedy, Drama
Duration:92 min
Country:Algeria, France
Director:Elias Belkeddar
Actors:Reda Kateb, Benoît Magimel, Meriem Amiar, Haroun Attalah, Amani Bentarki
Production:Iconoclast Films, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, France 2 Cinéma, StudioCanal, 2HORLOGES

Overview:

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.

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